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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,105.46, 239,967.33 and 74,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,105.46, 239,967.33 and 74,601.62 is: 111,813.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,105.46 : 239,967.33 = 74,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,105.46/239,967.33 = 74,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,105.46x = 239,967.33 × 74,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,105.46x = 17,901,951,565.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,951,565.07/160,105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,813.50

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