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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,376.49, 240,565.74 and 42,046.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,376.49, 240,565.74 and 42,046.77 is: 63,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,376.49 : 240,565.74 = 42,046.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,376.49/240,565.74 = 42,046.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,376.49x = 240,565.74 × 42,046.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,376.49x = 10,115,012,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115,012,339.66/160,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,070.42

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