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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,729.22, 221,801.46 and 89,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,729.22, 221,801.46 and 89,105.06 is: 122,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,729.22 : 221,801.46 = 89,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,729.22/221,801.46 = 89,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,729.22x = 221,801.46 × 89,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,729.22x = 19,763,632,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763,632,401.39/160,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,962.29

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