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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,699.02, 221,741.34 and 89,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,699.02, 221,741.34 and 89,079 is: 122,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,699.02 : 221,741.34 = 89,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,699.02/221,741.34 = 89,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,699.02x = 221,741.34 × 89,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,699.02x = 19,752,496,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,496,825.86/160,699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,916.10

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