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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,870.95, 222,028.56 and 89,273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,870.95, 222,028.56 and 89,273.97 is: 123,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,870.95 : 222,028.56 = 89,273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,870.95/222,028.56 = 89,273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,870.95x = 222,028.56 × 89,273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,870.95x = 19,821,371,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821,371,004.58/160,870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,212.87

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