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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,001.20, 239,783.10 and 106,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,001.20, 239,783.10 and 106,541.20 is: 159,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,001.20 : 239,783.10 = 106,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,001.20/239,783.10 = 106,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,001.20x = 239,783.10 × 106,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,001.20x = 25,546,779,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,779,213.72/160,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,666.17

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