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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,759.52, 241,193.30 and 112,778.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,759.52, 241,193.30 and 112,778.13 is: 169,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,759.52 : 241,193.30 = 112,778.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,759.52/241,193.30 = 112,778.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,759.52x = 241,193.30 × 112,778.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,759.52x = 27,201,328,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,328,778.64/160,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,205.09

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