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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,858.59, 221,985.11 and 89,238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,858.59, 221,985.11 and 89,238.61 is: 123,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,858.59 : 221,985.11 = 89,238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,858.59/221,985.11 = 89,238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,858.59x = 221,985.11 × 89,238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,858.59x = 19,809,642,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,642,657.10/160,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,149.42

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