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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,367.08, 240,551.68 and 42,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,367.08, 240,551.68 and 42,037.40 is: 63,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,367.08 : 240,551.68 = 42,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,367.08/240,551.68 = 42,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,367.08x = 240,551.68 × 42,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,367.08x = 10,112,167,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,112,167,192.83/160,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,056.38

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