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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,001.55, 160,159.26 and 89,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,001.55, 160,159.26 and 89,095.96 is: 123,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,001.55 : 160,159.26 = 89,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,001.55/160,159.26 = 89,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,001.55x = 160,159.26 × 89,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,001.55x = 14,269,543,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,543,022.59/116,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,011.66

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