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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,568.83, 241,222.45 and 113,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,568.83, 241,222.45 and 113,292.87 is: 170,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,568.83 : 241,222.45 = 113,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,568.83/241,222.45 = 113,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,568.83x = 241,222.45 × 113,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,568.83x = 27,328,783,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,328,783,102.47/160,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,199.81

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