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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,631.42, 221,672.66 and 89,012.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,631.42, 221,672.66 and 89,012.63 is: 122,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,631.42 : 221,672.66 = 89,012.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,631.42/221,672.66 = 89,012.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,631.42x = 221,672.66 × 89,012.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,631.42x = 19,731,666,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,731,666,574.81/160,631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,838.15

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