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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,251.88, 240,009.78 and 80,043.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,251.88, 240,009.78 and 80,043.66 is: 119,881.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,251.88 : 240,009.78 = 80,043.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,251.88/240,009.78 = 80,043.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,251.88x = 240,009.78 × 80,043.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,251.88x = 19,211,261,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211,261,226.99/160,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,881.66

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