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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,287.20, 240,430.80 and 66,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,287.20, 240,430.80 and 66,780.80 is: 100,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,287.20 : 240,430.80 = 66,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,287.20/240,430.80 = 66,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,287.20x = 240,430.80 × 66,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,287.20x = 16,056,161,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,056,161,168.64/160,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,171.20

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