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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,989.63, 160,451.51 and 40,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,989.63, 160,451.51 and 40,461.09 is: 60,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,989.63 : 160,451.51 = 40,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,989.63/160,451.51 = 40,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,989.63x = 160,451.51 × 40,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,989.63x = 6,492,042,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,042,784.44/106,989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,679.18

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