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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,261.08, 240,407.76 and 41,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,261.08, 240,407.76 and 41,933.40 is: 62,904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,261.08 : 240,407.76 = 41,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,261.08/240,407.76 = 41,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,261.08x = 240,407.76 × 41,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,261.08x = 10,081,114,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,081,114,763.18/160,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,904.32

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