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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,846.32, 221,966.16 and 89,224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,846.32, 221,966.16 and 89,224.56 is: 123,128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,846.32 : 221,966.16 = 89,224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,846.32/221,966.16 = 89,224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,846.32x = 221,966.16 × 89,224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,846.32x = 19,804,832,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,804,832,960.89/160,846.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,128.92

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