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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,797.81, 241,174.37 and 112,620.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,797.81, 241,174.37 and 112,620.50 is: 168,915.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,797.81 : 241,174.37 = 112,620.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,797.81/241,174.37 = 112,620.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,797.81x = 241,174.37 × 112,620.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,797.81x = 27,161,176,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161,176,930.71/160,797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,915.09

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