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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,218.66, 240,472.44 and 85,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,218.66, 240,472.44 and 85,401.12 is: 128,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,218.66 : 240,472.44 = 85,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,218.66/240,472.44 = 85,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,218.66x = 240,472.44 × 85,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,218.66x = 20,536,615,705.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536,615,705.13/160,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,178.68

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