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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,780.55, 221,890.46 and 89,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,780.55, 221,890.46 and 89,183.70 is: 123,080.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,780.55 : 221,890.46 = 89,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,780.55/221,890.46 = 89,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,780.55x = 221,890.46 × 89,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,780.55x = 19,789,011,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,011,771.58/160,780.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,080.89

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