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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,665.92, 221,719 and 89,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,665.92, 221,719 and 89,050.58 is: 122,889.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,665.92 : 221,719 = 89,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,665.92/221,719 = 89,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,665.92x = 221,719 × 89,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,665.92x = 19,744,205,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,744,205,547.02/160,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,889.82

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