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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,875.19, 221,997.13 and 89,252.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,875.19, 221,997.13 and 89,252.83 is: 123,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,875.19 : 221,997.13 = 89,252.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,875.19/221,997.13 = 89,252.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,875.19x = 221,997.13 × 89,252.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,875.19x = 19,813,872,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813,872,104.38/160,875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,163.01

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