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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,422.96, 240,871 and 89,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,422.96, 240,871 and 89,484.20 is: 134,358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,422.96 : 240,871 = 89,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,422.96/240,871 = 89,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,422.96x = 240,871 × 89,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,422.96x = 21,554,148,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554,148,738.20/160,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,358.25

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