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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,643.58, 221,682.48 and 89,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,643.58, 221,682.48 and 89,030.28 is: 122,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,643.58 : 221,682.48 = 89,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,643.58/221,682.48 = 89,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,643.58x = 221,682.48 × 89,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,643.58x = 19,736,453,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,736,453,265.49/160,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,858.65

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