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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,423.05, 240,116.18 and 125,171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,423.05, 240,116.18 and 125,171.85 is: 187,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,423.05 : 240,116.18 = 125,171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,423.05/240,116.18 = 125,171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,423.05x = 240,116.18 × 125,171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,423.05x = 30,055,785,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055,785,839.67/160,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,353.29

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