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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,188.79, 240,353.52 and 76,009.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,188.79, 240,353.52 and 76,009.81 is: 114,048.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,188.79 : 240,353.52 = 76,009.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,188.79/240,353.52 = 76,009.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,188.79x = 240,353.52 × 76,009.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,188.79x = 18,269,225,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,225,388.03/160,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,048.09

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