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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,364.81, 240,571.82 and 116,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,364.81, 240,571.82 and 116,324.10 is: 174,504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,364.81 : 240,571.82 = 116,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,364.81/240,571.82 = 116,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,364.81x = 240,571.82 × 116,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,364.81x = 27,984,300,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984,300,737.67/160,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,504.00

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