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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,347.82, 240,604.73 and 116,337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,347.82, 240,604.73 and 116,337.82 is: 174,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,347.82 : 240,604.73 = 116,337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,347.82/240,604.73 = 116,337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,347.82x = 240,604.73 × 116,337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,347.82x = 27,991,429,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,429,769.89/160,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,566.95

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