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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,009.87, 239,946.40 and 54,839.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,009.87, 239,946.40 and 54,839.47 is: 82,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,009.87 : 239,946.40 = 54,839.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,009.87/239,946.40 = 54,839.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,009.87x = 239,946.40 × 54,839.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,009.87x = 13,158,533,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,158,533,404.41/160,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,235.76

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