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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,956.05, 240,964.38 and 120,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,956.05, 240,964.38 and 120,608.40 is: 180,560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,956.05 : 240,964.38 = 120,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,956.05/240,964.38 = 120,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,956.05x = 240,964.38 × 120,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,956.05x = 29,062,328,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,062,328,328.79/160,956.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,560.65

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