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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,193.55, 239,852.62 and 115,259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,193.55, 239,852.62 and 115,259.82 is: 172,574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,193.55 : 239,852.62 = 115,259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,193.55/239,852.62 = 115,259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,193.55x = 239,852.62 × 115,259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,193.55x = 27,645,368,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645,368,896.84/160,193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,574.79

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