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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,197.94, 240,291.51 and 75,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,197.94, 240,291.51 and 75,998.44 is: 113,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,197.94 : 240,291.51 = 75,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,197.94/240,291.51 = 75,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,197.94x = 240,291.51 × 75,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,197.94x = 18,261,779,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,779,905.24/160,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,995.10

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