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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,855.27, 222,006.83 and 89,258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,855.27, 222,006.83 and 89,258.36 is: 123,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,855.27 : 222,006.83 = 89,258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,855.27/222,006.83 = 89,258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,855.27x = 222,006.83 × 89,258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,855.27x = 19,815,963,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,815,963,998.27/160,855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,191.27

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