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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,853.68, 241,359.04 and 113,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,853.68, 241,359.04 and 113,771.28 is: 170,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,853.68 : 241,359.04 = 113,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,853.68/241,359.04 = 113,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,853.68x = 241,359.04 × 113,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,853.68x = 27,459,726,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459,726,920.37/160,853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,712.46

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