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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,430.07, 221,232.91 and 106,717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,430.07, 221,232.91 and 106,717.35 is: 147,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,430.07 : 221,232.91 = 106,717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,430.07/221,232.91 = 106,717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,430.07x = 221,232.91 × 106,717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,430.07x = 23,609,389,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609,389,887.99/160,430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,163.12

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