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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,977.90, 241,369.65 and 72,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,977.90, 241,369.65 and 72,214.86 is: 108,278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,977.90 : 241,369.65 = 72,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,977.90/241,369.65 = 72,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,977.90x = 241,369.65 × 72,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,977.90x = 17,430,475,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,430,475,483.00/160,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,278.69

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