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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,870.08, 222,027.27 and 89,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,870.08, 222,027.27 and 89,273.16 is: 123,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,870.08 : 222,027.27 = 89,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,870.08/222,027.27 = 89,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,870.08x = 222,027.27 × 89,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,870.08x = 19,821,075,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821,075,999.07/160,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,211.70

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