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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,302.24, 240,451.20 and 76,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,302.24, 240,451.20 and 76,943.52 is: 115,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,302.24 : 240,451.20 = 76,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,302.24/240,451.20 = 76,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,302.24x = 240,451.20 × 76,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,302.24x = 18,501,161,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501,161,716.22/160,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,414.24

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