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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,270.62, 240,524.04 and 76,031.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,270.62, 240,524.04 and 76,031.02 is: 114,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,270.62 : 240,524.04 = 76,031.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,270.62/240,524.04 = 76,031.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,270.62x = 240,524.04 × 76,031.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,270.62x = 18,287,288,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287,288,095.72/160,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,102.56

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