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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,954.64, 222,115.79 and 89,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,954.64, 222,115.79 and 89,332.82 is: 123,278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,954.64 : 222,115.79 = 89,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,954.64/222,115.79 = 89,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,954.64x = 222,115.79 × 89,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,954.64x = 19,842,228,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842,228,999.98/160,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,278.39

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