Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,069.68, 239,912.76 and 74,565.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,069.68, 239,912.76 and 74,565.28 is: 111,758.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,069.68 : 239,912.76 = 74,565.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,069.68/239,912.76 = 74,565.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,069.68x = 239,912.76 × 74,565.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,069.68x = 17,889,162,124.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,889,162,124.97/160,069.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,758.59
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