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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,569.83, 241,223.95 and 113,293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,569.83, 241,223.95 and 113,293.87 is: 170,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,569.83 : 241,223.95 = 113,293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,569.83/241,223.95 = 113,293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,569.83x = 241,223.95 × 113,293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,569.83x = 27,329,194,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,194,832.19/160,569.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,201.31

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