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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,912.08, 222,048 and 89,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,912.08, 222,048 and 89,287.56 is: 123,210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,912.08 : 222,048 = 89,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,912.08/222,048 = 89,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,912.08x = 222,048 × 89,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,912.08x = 19,826,124,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,124,122.88/160,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,210.91

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