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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,773.53, 221,852.93 and 89,153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,773.53, 221,852.93 and 89,153.33 is: 123,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,773.53 : 221,852.93 = 89,153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,773.53/221,852.93 = 89,153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,773.53x = 221,852.93 × 89,153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,773.53x = 19,778,925,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778,925,924.73/160,773.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,023.53

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