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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,741.98, 241,006.59 and 71,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,741.98, 241,006.59 and 71,873.10 is: 107,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,741.98 : 241,006.59 = 71,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,741.98/241,006.59 = 71,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,741.98x = 241,006.59 × 71,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,741.98x = 17,321,890,743.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321,890,743.73/160,741.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,762.08

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