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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,122.74, 240,188.34 and 70,119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,122.74, 240,188.34 and 70,119.15 is: 105,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,122.74 : 240,188.34 = 70,119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,122.74/240,188.34 = 70,119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,122.74x = 240,188.34 × 70,119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,122.74x = 16,841,802,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841,802,385.74/160,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,180.58

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