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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,196.94, 240,290.01 and 75,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,196.94, 240,290.01 and 75,997.44 is: 113,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,196.94 : 240,290.01 = 75,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,196.94/240,290.01 = 75,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,196.94x = 240,290.01 × 75,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,196.94x = 18,261,425,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,425,617.57/160,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,993.60

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