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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,623.40, 252,935.10 and 160,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,623.40, 252,935.10 and 160,847.40 is: 241,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,623.40 : 252,935.10 = 160,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,623.40/252,935.10 = 160,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,623.40x = 252,935.10 × 160,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,623.40x = 40,683,953,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683,953,203.74/168,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,271.10

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