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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,230.32, 239,995.20 and 81,208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,230.32, 239,995.20 and 81,208.88 is: 121,635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,230.32 : 239,995.20 = 81,208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,230.32/239,995.20 = 81,208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,230.32x = 239,995.20 × 81,208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,230.32x = 19,489,741,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489,741,397.38/160,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,635.79

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