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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,860.93, 221,988.35 and 89,240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,860.93, 221,988.35 and 89,240.95 is: 123,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,860.93 : 221,988.35 = 89,240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,860.93/221,988.35 = 89,240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,860.93x = 221,988.35 × 89,240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,860.93x = 19,810,451,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,810,451,242.93/160,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,152.66

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