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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,982.24, 222,162.75 and 89,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,982.24, 222,162.75 and 89,363.25 is: 123,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,982.24 : 222,162.75 = 89,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,982.24/222,162.75 = 89,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,982.24x = 222,162.75 × 89,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,982.24x = 19,853,185,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853,185,368.94/160,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,325.32

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