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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,009.74, 239,751.63 and 54,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,009.74, 239,751.63 and 54,771.30 is: 82,066.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,009.74 : 239,751.63 = 54,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,009.74/239,751.63 = 54,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,009.74x = 239,751.63 × 54,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,009.74x = 13,131,508,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,131,508,452.22/160,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,066.93

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