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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,209.26, 240,350.33 and 85,289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,209.26, 240,350.33 and 85,289.93 is: 127,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,209.26 : 240,350.33 = 85,289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,209.26/240,350.33 = 85,289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,209.26x = 240,350.33 × 85,289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,209.26x = 20,499,462,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,499,462,821.18/160,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,954.29

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