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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,934.52, 222,089.76 and 89,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,934.52, 222,089.76 and 89,314.59 is: 123,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,934.52 : 222,089.76 = 89,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,934.52/222,089.76 = 89,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,934.52x = 222,089.76 × 89,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,934.52x = 19,835,855,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835,855,857.60/160,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,254.20

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