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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,108.69, 240,202.45 and 112,816.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,108.69, 240,202.45 and 112,816.14 is: 169,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,108.69 : 240,202.45 = 112,816.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,108.69/240,202.45 = 112,816.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,108.69x = 240,202.45 × 112,816.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,108.69x = 27,098,713,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098,713,227.54/160,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,251.98

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