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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,346.82, 240,603.23 and 116,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,346.82, 240,603.23 and 116,336.82 is: 174,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,346.82 : 240,603.23 = 116,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,346.82/240,603.23 = 116,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,346.82x = 240,603.23 × 116,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,346.82x = 27,991,014,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,014,659.93/160,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,565.45

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