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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,857.59, 221,983.73 and 89,237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,857.59, 221,983.73 and 89,237.61 is: 123,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,857.59 : 221,983.73 = 89,237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,857.59/221,983.73 = 89,237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,857.59x = 221,983.73 × 89,237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,857.59x = 19,809,297,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,297,412.54/160,857.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,148.05

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