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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,002.20, 239,784.60 and 106,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,002.20, 239,784.60 and 106,542.20 is: 159,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,002.20 : 239,784.60 = 106,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,002.20/239,784.60 = 106,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,002.20x = 239,784.60 × 106,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,002.20x = 25,547,178,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,178,810.12/160,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,667.67

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