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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,451.16, 240,682.32 and 76,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,451.16, 240,682.32 and 76,167.90 is: 114,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,451.16 : 240,682.32 = 76,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,451.16/240,682.32 = 76,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,451.16x = 240,682.32 × 76,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,451.16x = 18,332,266,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,332,266,500.69/160,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,254.50

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