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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,621.12, 240,933.63 and 76,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,621.12, 240,933.63 and 76,389.43 is: 114,585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,621.12 : 240,933.63 = 76,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,621.12/240,933.63 = 76,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,621.12x = 240,933.63 × 76,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,621.12x = 18,404,782,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,782,663.53/160,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,585.07

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