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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,861.91, 222,016.04 and 89,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,861.91, 222,016.04 and 89,264.99 is: 123,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,861.91 : 222,016.04 = 89,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,861.91/222,016.04 = 89,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,861.91x = 222,016.04 × 89,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,861.91x = 19,818,258,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,258,034.03/160,861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,200.44

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