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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,955.20, 241,432.80 and 118,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,955.20, 241,432.80 and 118,964.80 is: 178,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,955.20 : 241,432.80 = 118,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,955.20/241,432.80 = 118,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,955.20x = 241,432.80 × 118,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,955.20x = 28,722,004,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722,004,765.44/160,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,447.20

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