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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,213.95, 240,463.49 and 85,395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,213.95, 240,463.49 and 85,395.87 is: 128,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,213.95 : 240,463.49 = 85,395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,213.95/240,463.49 = 85,395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,213.95x = 240,463.49 × 85,395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,213.95x = 20,534,588,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534,588,504.81/160,213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,169.79

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