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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,612.20, 240,757.80 and 107,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,612.20, 240,757.80 and 107,349 is: 160,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,612.20 : 240,757.80 = 107,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,612.20/240,757.80 = 107,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,612.20x = 240,757.80 × 107,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,612.20x = 25,845,109,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,845,109,072.20/160,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,916.23

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