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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,942.14, 222,095.93 and 89,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,942.14, 222,095.93 and 89,320.32 is: 123,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,942.14 : 222,095.93 = 89,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,942.14/222,095.93 = 89,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,942.14x = 222,095.93 × 89,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,942.14x = 19,837,679,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837,679,091.70/160,942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,259.70

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