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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,835.15, 241,331.31 and 113,752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,835.15, 241,331.31 and 113,752.82 is: 170,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,835.15 : 241,331.31 = 113,752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,835.15/241,331.31 = 113,752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,835.15x = 241,331.31 × 113,752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,835.15x = 27,452,115,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452,115,860.14/160,835.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,684.81

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