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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,824.72, 241,315.67 and 113,742.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,824.72, 241,315.67 and 113,742.36 is: 170,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,824.72 : 241,315.67 = 113,742.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,824.72/241,315.67 = 113,742.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,824.72x = 241,315.67 × 113,742.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,824.72x = 27,447,814,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,814,633.34/160,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,669.13

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