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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,109.49, 240,203.63 and 112,816.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,109.49, 240,203.63 and 112,816.95 is: 169,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,109.49 : 240,203.63 = 112,816.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,109.49/240,203.63 = 112,816.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,109.49x = 240,203.63 × 112,816.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,109.49x = 27,099,040,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,099,040,915.53/160,109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,253.18

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