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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,033.23, 240,049.93 and 41,704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,033.23, 240,049.93 and 41,704.27 is: 62,556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,033.23 : 240,049.93 = 41,704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,033.23/240,049.93 = 41,704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,033.23x = 240,049.93 × 41,704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,033.23x = 10,011,106,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,011,106,885.68/160,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,556.43

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