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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,023.54, 240,005.61 and 58,799.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,023.54, 240,005.61 and 58,799.46 is: 88,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,023.54 : 240,005.61 = 58,799.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,023.54/240,005.61 = 58,799.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,023.54x = 240,005.61 × 58,799.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,023.54x = 14,112,200,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,200,264.97/160,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,188.28

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