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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,131.93, 240,272.61 and 71,376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,131.93, 240,272.61 and 71,376.18 is: 107,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,131.93 : 240,272.61 = 71,376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,131.93/240,272.61 = 71,376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,131.93x = 240,272.61 × 71,376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,131.93x = 17,149,741,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,741,060.43/160,131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,097.57

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