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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,432.64, 240,385.92 and 113,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,432.64, 240,385.92 and 113,601.44 is: 170,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,432.64 : 240,385.92 = 113,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,432.64/240,385.92 = 113,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,432.64x = 240,385.92 × 113,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,432.64x = 27,308,186,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,186,667.72/160,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,215.90

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