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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,951.70, 241,427.55 and 118,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,951.70, 241,427.55 and 118,961.30 is: 178,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,951.70 : 241,427.55 = 118,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,951.70/241,427.55 = 118,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,951.70x = 241,427.55 × 118,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,951.70x = 28,720,535,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720,535,203.82/160,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,441.95

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