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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,347.14, 240,590.66 and 76,166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,347.14, 240,590.66 and 76,166.78 is: 114,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,347.14 : 240,590.66 = 76,166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,347.14/240,590.66 = 76,166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,347.14x = 240,590.66 × 76,166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,347.14x = 18,325,015,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,325,015,639.81/160,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,283.39

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