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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,758.52, 241,139.58 and 76,526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,758.52, 241,139.58 and 76,526.44 is: 114,790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,758.52 : 241,139.58 = 76,526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,758.52/241,139.58 = 76,526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,758.52x = 241,139.58 × 76,526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,758.52x = 18,453,553,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453,553,600.50/160,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,790.52

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