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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,962, 241,239.48 and 140,922.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,962, 241,239.48 and 140,922.41 is: 211,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,962 : 241,239.48 = 140,922.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,962/241,239.48 = 140,922.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,962x = 241,239.48 × 140,922.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,962x = 33,996,047,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,996,047,702.55/160,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,205.43

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