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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,904.52, 222,044.76 and 89,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,904.52, 222,044.76 and 89,280.18 is: 123,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,904.52 : 222,044.76 = 89,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,904.52/222,044.76 = 89,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,904.52x = 222,044.76 × 89,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,904.52x = 19,824,196,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,196,140.86/160,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,204.72

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