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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,627.38, 221,674.62 and 89,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,627.38, 221,674.62 and 89,005.83 is: 122,832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,627.38 : 221,674.62 = 89,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,627.38/221,674.62 = 89,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,627.38x = 221,674.62 × 89,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,627.38x = 19,730,333,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,730,333,543.03/160,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,832.94

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