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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,658.35, 221,708.52 and 89,042.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,658.35, 221,708.52 and 89,042.99 is: 122,879.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,658.35 : 221,708.52 = 89,042.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,658.35/221,708.52 = 89,042.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,658.35x = 221,708.52 × 89,042.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,658.35x = 19,741,589,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741,589,169.50/160,658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,879.32

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