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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,635.64, 221,678.49 and 89,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,635.64, 221,678.49 and 89,016.86 is: 122,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,635.64 : 221,678.49 = 89,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,635.64/221,678.49 = 89,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,635.64x = 221,678.49 × 89,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,635.64x = 19,733,123,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,733,123,109.34/160,635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,843.99

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