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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,199.24, 240,335.31 and 85,279.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,199.24, 240,335.31 and 85,279.91 is: 127,939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,199.24 : 240,335.31 = 85,279.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,199.24/240,335.31 = 85,279.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,199.24x = 240,335.31 × 85,279.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,199.24x = 20,495,773,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495,773,606.62/160,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,939.27

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