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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,870.24, 221,978.64 and 107,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,870.24, 221,978.64 and 107,189.92 is: 147,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,870.24 : 221,978.64 = 107,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,870.24/221,978.64 = 107,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,870.24x = 221,978.64 × 107,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,870.24x = 23,793,872,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793,872,663.31/160,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,907.24

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