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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,058.52, 160,251.06 and 89,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,058.52, 160,251.06 and 89,158.60 is: 123,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,058.52 : 160,251.06 = 89,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,058.52/160,251.06 = 89,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,058.52x = 160,251.06 × 89,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,058.52x = 14,287,760,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,760,158.12/116,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,108.24

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