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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,897.20, 222,038.13 and 89,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,897.20, 222,038.13 and 89,277.75 is: 123,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,897.20 : 222,038.13 = 89,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,897.20/222,038.13 = 89,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,897.20x = 222,038.13 × 89,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,897.20x = 19,823,064,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,064,660.61/160,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,203.29

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