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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,215.40, 240,035.10 and 76,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,215.40, 240,035.10 and 76,925.80 is: 115,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,215.40 : 240,035.10 = 76,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,215.40/240,035.10 = 76,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,215.40x = 240,035.10 × 76,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,215.40x = 18,464,892,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464,892,095.58/160,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,250.42

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