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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,665.60, 240,998.40 and 129,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,665.60, 240,998.40 and 129,561.60 is: 194,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,665.60 : 240,998.40 = 129,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,665.60/240,998.40 = 129,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,665.60x = 240,998.40 × 129,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,665.60x = 31,224,138,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,224,138,301.44/160,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,342.40

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