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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,221.66, 240,476.94 and 85,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,221.66, 240,476.94 and 85,404.12 is: 128,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,221.66 : 240,476.94 = 85,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,221.66/240,476.94 = 85,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,221.66x = 240,476.94 × 85,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,221.66x = 20,537,721,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,537,721,440.99/160,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,183.18

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