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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,756.68, 221,846.88 and 89,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,756.68, 221,846.88 and 89,139.72 is: 123,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,756.68 : 221,846.88 = 89,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,756.68/221,846.88 = 89,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,756.68x = 221,846.88 × 89,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,756.68x = 19,775,368,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775,368,766.07/160,756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,014.29

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