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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,805.46, 221,908.23 and 89,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,805.46, 221,908.23 and 89,173.92 is: 123,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,805.46 : 221,908.23 = 89,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,805.46/221,908.23 = 89,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,805.46x = 221,908.23 × 89,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,805.46x = 19,788,426,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788,426,749.36/160,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,058.18

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