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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,187.96, 240,380.76 and 81,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,187.96, 240,380.76 and 81,358.76 is: 122,088.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,187.96 : 240,380.76 = 81,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,187.96/240,380.76 = 81,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,187.96x = 240,380.76 × 81,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,187.96x = 19,557,080,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557,080,561.46/160,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,088.33

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