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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,349.76, 240,563.52 and 48,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,349.76, 240,563.52 and 48,029.76 is: 72,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,349.76 : 240,563.52 = 48,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,349.76/240,563.52 = 48,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,349.76x = 240,563.52 × 48,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,349.76x = 11,554,208,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,554,208,130.36/160,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,056.29

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