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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,362.09, 240,544.16 and 42,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,362.09, 240,544.16 and 42,032.41 is: 63,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,362.09 : 240,544.16 = 42,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,362.09/240,544.16 = 42,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,362.09x = 240,544.16 × 42,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,362.09x = 10,110,650,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,110,650,756.23/160,362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,048.88

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