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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,212.89, 240,332.99 and 41,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,212.89, 240,332.99 and 41,884.04 is: 62,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,212.89 : 240,332.99 = 41,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,212.89/240,332.99 = 41,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,212.89x = 240,332.99 × 41,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,212.89x = 10,066,115,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,115,155.39/160,212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,829.62

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