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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,786.56, 221,898.72 and 89,189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,786.56, 221,898.72 and 89,189.72 is: 123,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,786.56 : 221,898.72 = 89,189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,786.56/221,898.72 = 89,189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,786.56x = 221,898.72 × 89,189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,786.56x = 19,791,084,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,084,705.16/160,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,089.17

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