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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,004.60, 240,006.90 and 101,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,004.60, 240,006.90 and 101,101.40 is: 151,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,004.60 : 240,006.90 = 101,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,004.60/240,006.90 = 101,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,004.60x = 240,006.90 × 101,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,004.60x = 24,265,033,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,265,033,599.66/160,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,652.10

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