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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,932.64, 241,384.78 and 72,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,932.64, 241,384.78 and 72,162.32 is: 108,237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,932.64 : 241,384.78 = 72,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,932.64/241,384.78 = 72,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,932.64x = 241,384.78 × 72,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,932.64x = 17,418,885,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418,885,737.49/160,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,237.12

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