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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,180.47, 240,416.24 and 85,364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,180.47, 240,416.24 and 85,364.55 is: 128,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,180.47 : 240,416.24 = 85,364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,180.47/240,416.24 = 85,364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,180.47x = 240,416.24 × 85,364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,180.47x = 20,523,023,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,023,713.47/160,180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,124.38

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