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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,120.59, 239,682.66 and 100,831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,120.59, 239,682.66 and 100,831.69 is: 150,933.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,120.59 : 239,682.66 = 100,831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,120.59/239,682.66 = 100,831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,120.59x = 239,682.66 × 100,831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,120.59x = 24,167,607,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167,607,671.50/160,120.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,933.79

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