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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,435.98, 221,438.82 and 106,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,435.98, 221,438.82 and 106,723.26 is: 147,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,435.98 : 221,438.82 = 106,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,435.98/221,438.82 = 106,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,435.98x = 221,438.82 × 106,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,435.98x = 23,632,672,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632,672,760.95/160,435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,302.82

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