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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,774.20, 221,868.99 and 89,160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,774.20, 221,868.99 and 89,160.84 is: 123,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,774.20 : 221,868.99 = 89,160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,774.20/221,868.99 = 89,160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,774.20x = 221,868.99 × 89,160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,774.20x = 19,782,025,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,025,518.35/160,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,042.29

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