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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,511.34, 240,768.22 and 42,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,511.34, 240,768.22 and 42,182.48 is: 63,274.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,511.34 : 240,768.22 = 42,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,511.34/240,768.22 = 42,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,511.34x = 240,768.22 × 42,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,511.34x = 10,156,200,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,156,200,624.79/160,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,274.04

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