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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,621.40, 252,932.10 and 160,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,621.40, 252,932.10 and 160,845.40 is: 241,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,621.40 : 252,932.10 = 160,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,621.40/252,932.10 = 160,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,621.40x = 252,932.10 × 160,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,621.40x = 40,682,964,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682,964,797.34/168,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,268.10

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