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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,041.12, 247,879.32 and 160,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,041.12, 247,879.32 and 160,209.12 is: 239,172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,041.12 : 247,879.32 = 160,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,041.12/247,879.32 = 160,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,041.12x = 247,879.32 × 160,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,041.12x = 39,712,527,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,712,527,723.40/166,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,172.85

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