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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,934.91, 160,609.96 and 78,743.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,934.91, 160,609.96 and 78,743.62 is: 118,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,934.91 : 160,609.96 = 78,743.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,934.91/160,609.96 = 78,743.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,934.91x = 160,609.96 × 78,743.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,934.91x = 12,647,009,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,647,009,658.46/106,934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,268.30

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