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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,129.89, 241,262.09 and 144,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,129.89, 241,262.09 and 144,950.76 is: 218,392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,129.89 : 241,262.09 = 144,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,129.89/241,262.09 = 144,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,129.89x = 241,262.09 × 144,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,129.89x = 34,971,123,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,971,123,667.07/160,129.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,392.23

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