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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,846.62, 221,994.94 and 89,249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,846.62, 221,994.94 and 89,249.70 is: 123,179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,846.62 : 221,994.94 = 89,249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,846.62/221,994.94 = 89,249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,846.62x = 221,994.94 × 89,249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,846.62x = 19,812,982,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,982,740.56/160,846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,179.36

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