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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,985.76, 241,253.28 and 137,169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,985.76, 241,253.28 and 137,169.12 is: 205,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,985.76 : 241,253.28 = 137,169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,985.76/241,253.28 = 137,169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,985.76x = 241,253.28 × 137,169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,985.76x = 33,092,500,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,092,500,114.71/160,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,561.66

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