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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,811.33, 221,908.82 and 89,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,811.33, 221,908.82 and 89,188.70 is: 123,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,811.33 : 221,908.82 = 89,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,811.33/221,908.82 = 89,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,811.33x = 221,908.82 × 89,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,811.33x = 19,791,757,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,757,618.85/160,811.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,074.40

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