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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,660, 166,671.40 and 117,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,660, 166,671.40 and 117,111.50 is: 160,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,660 : 166,671.40 = 117,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,660/166,671.40 = 117,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,660x = 166,671.40 × 117,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,660x = 19,519,136,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519,136,827.74/121,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,440.05

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