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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,382.88, 240,573.24 and 125,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,382.88, 240,573.24 and 125,352 is: 188,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,382.88 : 240,573.24 = 125,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,382.88/240,573.24 = 125,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,382.88x = 240,573.24 × 125,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,382.88x = 30,156,336,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156,336,780.48/160,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,027.16

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