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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,555.24, 160,014.30 and 102,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,555.24, 160,014.30 and 102,097 is: 153,319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,555.24 : 160,014.30 = 102,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,555.24/160,014.30 = 102,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,555.24x = 160,014.30 × 102,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,555.24x = 16,336,979,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336,979,987.10/106,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,319.35

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