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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,187.58, 241,362.68 and 132,718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,187.58, 241,362.68 and 132,718.86 is: 199,974.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,187.58 : 241,362.68 = 132,718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,187.58/241,362.68 = 132,718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,187.58x = 241,362.68 × 132,718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,187.58x = 32,033,379,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,033,379,072.55/160,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,974.17

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