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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,751.97, 160,217.73 and 53,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,751.97, 160,217.73 and 53,427.96 is: 80,186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,751.97 : 160,217.73 = 53,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,751.97/160,217.73 = 53,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,751.97x = 160,217.73 × 53,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,751.97x = 8,560,106,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,106,469.73/106,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,186.87

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