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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,383.88, 240,574.74 and 125,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,383.88, 240,574.74 and 125,353 is: 188,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,383.88 : 240,574.74 = 125,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,383.88/240,574.74 = 125,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,383.88x = 240,574.74 × 125,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,383.88x = 30,156,765,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156,765,383.22/160,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,028.66

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