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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,162.94, 240,389.32 and 85,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,162.94, 240,389.32 and 85,346.30 is: 128,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,162.94 : 240,389.32 = 85,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,162.94/240,389.32 = 85,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,162.94x = 240,389.32 × 85,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,162.94x = 20,516,339,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516,339,021.52/160,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,096.67

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