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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,759.44, 221,861.37 and 89,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,759.44, 221,861.37 and 89,162.52 is: 123,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,759.44 : 221,861.37 = 89,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,759.44/221,861.37 = 89,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,759.44x = 221,861.37 × 89,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,759.44x = 19,781,718,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781,718,839.85/160,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,051.68

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