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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,250.08, 221,086.92 and 123,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,250.08, 221,086.92 and 123,468.40 is: 170,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,250.08 : 221,086.92 = 123,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,250.08/221,086.92 = 123,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,250.08x = 221,086.92 × 123,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,250.08x = 27,297,248,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297,248,273.33/160,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,341.56

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