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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,211.70, 240,317.55 and 66,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,211.70, 240,317.55 and 66,705.30 is: 100,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,211.70 : 240,317.55 = 66,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,211.70/240,317.55 = 66,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,211.70x = 240,317.55 × 66,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,211.70x = 16,030,454,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,030,454,268.02/160,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,057.95

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