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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,870.74, 221,979.33 and 107,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,870.74, 221,979.33 and 107,190.42 is: 147,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,870.74 : 221,979.33 = 107,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,870.74/221,979.33 = 107,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,870.74x = 221,979.33 × 107,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,870.74x = 23,794,057,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,057,614.02/160,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,907.93

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