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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,753.92, 221,836.64 and 89,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,753.92, 221,836.64 and 89,133.28 is: 123,001.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,753.92 : 221,836.64 = 89,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,753.92/221,836.64 = 89,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,753.92x = 221,836.64 × 89,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,753.92x = 19,773,027,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773,027,347.38/160,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,001.84

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