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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,658.52, 221,711.19 and 88,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,658.52, 221,711.19 and 88,060.86 is: 121,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,658.52 : 221,711.19 = 88,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,658.52/221,711.19 = 88,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,658.52x = 221,711.19 × 88,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,658.52x = 19,524,078,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524,078,063.02/160,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,525.32

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