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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,727.22, 221,798.70 and 89,103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,727.22, 221,798.70 and 89,103.06 is: 122,959.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,727.22 : 221,798.70 = 89,103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,727.22/221,798.70 = 89,103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,727.22x = 221,798.70 × 89,103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,727.22x = 19,762,942,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,762,942,874.02/160,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,959.53

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