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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,864.96, 241,338.44 and 113,572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,864.96, 241,338.44 and 113,572.19 is: 170,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,864.96 : 241,338.44 = 113,572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,864.96/241,338.44 = 113,572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,864.96x = 241,338.44 × 113,572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,864.96x = 27,409,335,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409,335,515.23/160,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,387.24

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