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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,844.54, 221,972.74 and 89,224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,844.54, 221,972.74 and 89,224.61 is: 123,133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,844.54 : 221,972.74 = 89,224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,844.54/221,972.74 = 89,224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,844.54x = 221,972.74 × 89,224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,844.54x = 19,805,429,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,429,824.21/160,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,133.99

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