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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,429.32, 221,231.88 and 106,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,429.32, 221,231.88 and 106,716.60 is: 147,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,429.32 : 221,231.88 = 106,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,429.32/221,231.88 = 106,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,429.32x = 221,231.88 × 106,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,429.32x = 23,609,114,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609,114,045.21/160,429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,162.09

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