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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,985.78, 160,137.50 and 89,080.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,985.78, 160,137.50 and 89,080.21 is: 122,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,985.78 : 160,137.50 = 89,080.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,985.78/160,137.50 = 89,080.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,985.78x = 160,137.50 × 89,080.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,985.78x = 14,265,082,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,265,082,128.88/115,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,989.92

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