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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,942.91, 222,090.86 and 89,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,942.91, 222,090.86 and 89,322.98 is: 123,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,942.91 : 222,090.86 = 89,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,942.91/222,090.86 = 89,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,942.91x = 222,090.86 × 89,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,942.91x = 19,837,816,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837,816,558.82/160,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,259.96

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