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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,960.50, 241,237.24 and 140,920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,960.50, 241,237.24 and 140,920.90 is: 211,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,960.50 : 241,237.24 = 140,920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,960.50/241,237.24 = 140,920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,960.50x = 241,237.24 × 140,920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,960.50x = 33,995,368,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,995,368,018.92/160,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,203.17

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