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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,926.78, 241,549.08 and 120,806.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,926.78, 241,549.08 and 120,806.27 is: 181,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,926.78 : 241,549.08 = 120,806.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,926.78/241,549.08 = 120,806.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,926.78x = 241,549.08 × 120,806.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,926.78x = 29,180,642,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,180,642,621.77/160,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,328.69

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