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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,024, 220,833.12 and 89,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,024, 220,833.12 and 89,368 is: 123,327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,024 : 220,833.12 = 89,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,024/220,833.12 = 89,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,024x = 220,833.12 × 89,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,024x = 19,735,414,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735,414,268.16/160,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,327.84

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