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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,183.72, 240,126.90 and 75,983.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,183.72, 240,126.90 and 75,983.38 is: 113,904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,183.72 : 240,126.90 = 75,983.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,183.72/240,126.90 = 75,983.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,183.72x = 240,126.90 × 75,983.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,183.72x = 18,245,653,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,245,653,490.92/160,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,904.54

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