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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,605.18, 240,858.27 and 111,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,605.18, 240,858.27 and 111,004.02 is: 166,471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,605.18 : 240,858.27 = 111,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,605.18/240,858.27 = 111,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,605.18x = 240,858.27 × 111,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,605.18x = 26,736,236,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,736,236,220.25/160,605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,471.82

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