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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,773.38, 221,876.14 and 89,151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,773.38, 221,876.14 and 89,151.87 is: 123,034.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,773.38 : 221,876.14 = 89,151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,773.38/221,876.14 = 89,151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,773.38x = 221,876.14 × 89,151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,773.38x = 19,780,671,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,780,671,442.88/160,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,034.49

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