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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,646.04, 240,724.98 and 127,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,646.04, 240,724.98 and 127,226.52 is: 190,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,646.04 : 240,724.98 = 127,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,646.04/240,724.98 = 127,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,646.04x = 240,724.98 × 127,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,646.04x = 30,626,601,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,626,601,482.47/160,646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,646.48

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