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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,216.56, 240,323.28 and 112,635.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,216.56, 240,323.28 and 112,635.36 is: 168,951.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,216.56 : 240,323.28 = 112,635.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,216.56/240,323.28 = 112,635.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,216.56x = 240,323.28 × 112,635.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,216.56x = 27,068,899,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068,899,159.18/160,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,951.94

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