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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,051.54, 239,948.64 and 109,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,051.54, 239,948.64 and 109,983.28 is: 164,886.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,051.54 : 239,948.64 = 109,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,051.54/239,948.64 = 109,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,051.54x = 239,948.64 × 109,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,051.54x = 26,390,338,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,338,458.74/160,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,886.50

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