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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,014.72, 240,091.20 and 89,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,014.72, 240,091.20 and 89,788.80 is: 134,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,014.72 : 240,091.20 = 89,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,014.72/240,091.20 = 89,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,014.72x = 240,091.20 × 89,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,014.72x = 21,557,500,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557,500,738.56/160,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,721.99

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