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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,979.89, 241,392.08 and 94,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,979.89, 241,392.08 and 94,441.63 is: 141,616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,979.89 : 241,392.08 = 94,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,979.89/241,392.08 = 94,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,979.89x = 241,392.08 × 94,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,979.89x = 22,797,461,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,461,504.29/160,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,616.83

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