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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,871.74, 221,980.71 and 107,191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,871.74, 221,980.71 and 107,191.42 is: 147,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,871.74 : 221,980.71 = 107,191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,871.74/221,980.71 = 107,191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,871.74x = 221,980.71 × 107,191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,871.74x = 23,794,427,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,427,517.51/160,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,909.31

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