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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,900.52, 222,042.69 and 89,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,900.52, 222,042.69 and 89,292.06 is: 123,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,900.52 : 222,042.69 = 89,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,900.52/222,042.69 = 89,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,900.52x = 222,042.69 × 89,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,900.52x = 19,826,649,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,649,198.04/160,900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,223.03

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