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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,772.88, 241,261.92 and 113,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,772.88, 241,261.92 and 113,358.72 is: 170,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,772.88 : 241,261.92 = 113,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,772.88/241,261.92 = 113,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,772.88x = 241,261.92 × 113,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,772.88x = 27,349,142,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349,142,435.94/160,772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,110.42

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