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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,960.46, 241,276.65 and 72,190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,960.46, 241,276.65 and 72,190.13 is: 108,211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,960.46 : 241,276.65 = 72,190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,960.46/241,276.65 = 72,190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,960.46x = 241,276.65 × 72,190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,960.46x = 17,417,791,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417,791,523.08/160,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,211.62

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