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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,139.52, 240,294.93 and 103,966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,139.52, 240,294.93 and 103,966.41 is: 156,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,139.52 : 240,294.93 = 103,966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,139.52/240,294.93 = 103,966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,139.52x = 240,294.93 × 103,966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,139.52x = 24,982,601,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982,601,213.30/160,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,005.22

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