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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,247.15, 240,300.59 and 76,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,247.15, 240,300.59 and 76,031.35 is: 114,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,247.15 : 240,300.59 = 76,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,247.15/240,300.59 = 76,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,247.15x = 240,300.59 × 76,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,247.15x = 18,270,378,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,378,263.50/160,247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,013.75

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