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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,347, 240,449.39 and 85,453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,347, 240,449.39 and 85,453.18 is: 128,141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,347 : 240,449.39 = 85,453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,347/240,449.39 = 85,453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,347x = 240,449.39 × 85,453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,347x = 20,547,165,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,547,165,004.56/160,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,141.87

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