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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,739.59, 241,253.94 and 85,923.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,739.59, 241,253.94 and 85,923.69 is: 128,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,739.59 : 241,253.94 = 85,923.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,739.59/241,253.94 = 85,923.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,739.59x = 241,253.94 × 85,923.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,739.59x = 20,729,427,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729,427,719.09/160,739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,962.80

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