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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,946.92, 241,446.30 and 50,113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,946.92, 241,446.30 and 50,113 is: 75,177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,946.92 : 241,446.30 = 50,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,946.92/241,446.30 = 50,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,946.92x = 241,446.30 × 50,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,946.92x = 12,099,598,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099,598,431.90/160,946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,177.57

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