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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,333.08, 240,492.72 and 42,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,333.08, 240,492.72 and 42,001.80 is: 63,000.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,333.08 : 240,492.72 = 42,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,333.08/240,492.72 = 42,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,333.08x = 240,492.72 × 42,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,333.08x = 10,101,127,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,127,126.90/160,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,000.89

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