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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,866.33, 221,985.52 and 89,244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,866.33, 221,985.52 and 89,244.91 is: 123,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,866.33 : 221,985.52 = 89,244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,866.33/221,985.52 = 89,244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,866.33x = 221,985.52 × 89,244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,866.33x = 19,811,077,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811,077,753.70/160,866.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,152.42

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