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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,912.23, 222,059.24 and 89,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,912.23, 222,059.24 and 89,292.43 is: 123,223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,912.23 : 222,059.24 = 89,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,912.23/222,059.24 = 89,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,912.23x = 222,059.24 × 89,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,912.23x = 19,828,209,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,209,143.55/160,912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,223.75

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