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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,624.81, 240,916.78 and 42,305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,624.81, 240,916.78 and 42,305.41 is: 63,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,624.81 : 240,916.78 = 42,305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,624.81/240,916.78 = 42,305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,624.81x = 240,916.78 × 42,305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,624.81x = 10,192,083,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,192,083,153.78/160,624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,452.73

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