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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,849.29, 241,397.11 and 115,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,849.29, 241,397.11 and 115,849.04 is: 173,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,849.29 : 241,397.11 = 115,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,849.29/241,397.11 = 115,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,849.29x = 241,397.11 × 115,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,849.29x = 27,965,622,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965,622,390.10/160,849.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,862.26

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