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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,263.61, 240,513.53 and 76,024.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,263.61, 240,513.53 and 76,024.01 is: 114,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,263.61 : 240,513.53 = 76,024.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,263.61/240,513.53 = 76,024.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,263.61x = 240,513.53 × 76,024.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,263.61x = 18,284,803,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284,803,231.02/160,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,092.05

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