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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,729.72, 221,812.38 and 89,105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,729.72, 221,812.38 and 89,105.47 is: 122,968.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,729.72 : 221,812.38 = 89,105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,729.72/221,812.38 = 89,105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,729.72x = 221,812.38 × 89,105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,729.72x = 19,764,696,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,764,696,371.72/160,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,968.52

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