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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,138.08, 240,362.64 and 116,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,138.08, 240,362.64 and 116,048.16 is: 174,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,138.08 : 240,362.64 = 116,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,138.08/240,362.64 = 116,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,138.08x = 240,362.64 × 116,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,138.08x = 27,893,642,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893,642,104.74/160,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,184.94

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