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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,857.43, 221,983.52 and 89,237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,857.43, 221,983.52 and 89,237.45 is: 123,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,857.43 : 221,983.52 = 89,237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,857.43/221,983.52 = 89,237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,857.43x = 221,983.52 × 89,237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,857.43x = 19,809,242,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,242,820.64/160,857.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,147.83

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