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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,033.85, 240,063.02 and 47,705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,033.85, 240,063.02 and 47,705.48 is: 71,561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,033.85 : 240,063.02 = 47,705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,033.85/240,063.02 = 47,705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,033.85x = 240,063.02 × 47,705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,033.85x = 11,452,320,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452,320,160.51/160,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,561.86

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