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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,786.70, 221,886.24 and 89,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,786.70, 221,886.24 and 89,173.34 is: 123,059.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,786.70 : 221,886.24 = 89,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,786.70/221,886.24 = 89,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,786.70x = 221,886.24 × 89,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,786.70x = 19,786,337,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786,337,120.84/160,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,059.54

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