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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,343.95, 240,598.91 and 116,333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,343.95, 240,598.91 and 116,333.95 is: 174,561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,343.95 : 240,598.91 = 116,333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,343.95/240,598.91 = 116,333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,343.95x = 240,598.91 × 116,333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,343.95x = 27,989,821,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989,821,255.33/160,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,561.13

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