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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,810.92, 221,932.68 and 89,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,810.92, 221,932.68 and 89,214 is: 123,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,810.92 : 221,932.68 = 89,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,810.92/221,932.68 = 89,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,810.92x = 221,932.68 × 89,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,810.92x = 19,799,502,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,799,502,113.52/160,810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,122.87

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