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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,986.84, 160,152.30 and 89,086.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,986.84, 160,152.30 and 89,086.74 is: 123,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,986.84 : 160,152.30 = 89,086.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,986.84/160,152.30 = 89,086.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,986.84x = 160,152.30 × 89,086.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,986.84x = 14,267,446,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,446,310.50/115,986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,009.18

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