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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,376.88, 240,564.24 and 125,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,376.88, 240,564.24 and 125,346 is: 188,018.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,376.88 : 240,564.24 = 125,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,376.88/240,564.24 = 125,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,376.88x = 240,564.24 × 125,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,376.88x = 30,153,765,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153,765,227.04/160,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,018.16

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