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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,634.79, 221,677.31 and 89,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,634.79, 221,677.31 and 89,016.01 is: 122,842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,634.79 : 221,677.31 = 89,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,634.79/221,677.31 = 89,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,634.79x = 221,677.31 × 89,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,634.79x = 19,732,829,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,829,312.08/160,634.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,842.81

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