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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,343.96, 240,598.92 and 116,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,343.96, 240,598.92 and 116,333.96 is: 174,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,343.96 : 240,598.92 = 116,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,343.96/240,598.92 = 116,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,343.96x = 240,598.92 × 116,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,343.96x = 27,989,823,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989,823,932.33/160,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,561.14

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