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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,287.12, 240,452.56 and 66,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,287.12, 240,452.56 and 66,771 is: 100,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,287.12 : 240,452.56 = 66,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,287.12/240,452.56 = 66,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,287.12x = 240,452.56 × 66,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,287.12x = 16,055,257,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,257,883.76/160,287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,165.61

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