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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,033.69, 240,062.78 and 47,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,033.69, 240,062.78 and 47,705.32 is: 71,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,033.69 : 240,062.78 = 47,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,033.69/240,062.78 = 47,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,033.69x = 240,062.78 × 47,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,033.69x = 11,452,271,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452,271,739.99/160,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,561.63

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