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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,729.23, 160,093.84 and 40,184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,729.23, 160,093.84 and 40,184.29 is: 60,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,729.23 : 160,093.84 = 40,184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,729.23/160,093.84 = 40,184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,729.23x = 160,093.84 × 40,184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,729.23x = 6,433,256,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,256,493.30/106,729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,276.43

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