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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,817.76, 241,266.96 and 140,639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,817.76, 241,266.96 and 140,639.04 is: 210,993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,817.76 : 241,266.96 = 140,639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,817.76/241,266.96 = 140,639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,817.76x = 241,266.96 × 140,639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,817.76x = 33,931,553,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,931,553,638.12/160,817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,993.82

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