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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,968.87, 241,458.39 and 76,738.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,968.87, 241,458.39 and 76,738.23 is: 115,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,968.87 : 241,458.39 = 76,738.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,968.87/241,458.39 = 76,738.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,968.87x = 241,458.39 × 76,738.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,968.87x = 18,529,089,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,089,467.25/160,968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,109.77

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