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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,404.88, 240,606.24 and 125,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,404.88, 240,606.24 and 125,374 is: 188,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,404.88 : 240,606.24 = 125,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,404.88/240,606.24 = 125,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,404.88x = 240,606.24 × 125,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,404.88x = 30,165,766,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,165,766,733.76/160,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,060.16

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