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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,819.83, 221,912.33 and 89,182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,819.83, 221,912.33 and 89,182.35 is: 123,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,819.83 : 221,912.33 = 89,182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,819.83/221,912.33 = 89,182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,819.83x = 221,912.33 × 89,182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,819.83x = 19,790,662,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,662,637.46/160,819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,061.08

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