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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,403.88, 240,604.74 and 125,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,403.88, 240,604.74 and 125,373 is: 188,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,403.88 : 240,604.74 = 125,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,403.88/240,604.74 = 125,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,403.88x = 240,604.74 × 125,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,403.88x = 30,165,338,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165,338,068.02/160,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,058.66

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