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