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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,261.44, 240,390.72 and 112,680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,261.44, 240,390.72 and 112,680.24 is: 169,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,261.44 : 240,390.72 = 112,680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,261.44/240,390.72 = 112,680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,261.44x = 240,390.72 × 112,680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,261.44x = 27,087,284,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087,284,023.37/160,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,019.35

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