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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,233.10, 240,349.65 and 122,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,233.10, 240,349.65 and 122,908.30 is: 184,362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,233.10 : 240,349.65 = 122,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,233.10/240,349.65 = 122,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,233.10x = 240,349.65 × 122,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,233.10x = 29,540,966,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,966,887.10/160,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,362.45

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