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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,365.08, 240,548.68 and 42,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,365.08, 240,548.68 and 42,035.40 is: 63,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,365.08 : 240,548.68 = 42,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,365.08/240,548.68 = 42,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,365.08x = 240,548.68 × 42,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,365.08x = 10,111,559,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,111,559,983.27/160,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,053.38

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