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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,031.52, 239,883.12 and 60,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,031.52, 239,883.12 and 60,173.28 is: 90,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,031.52 : 239,883.12 = 60,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,031.52/239,883.12 = 60,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,031.52x = 239,883.12 × 60,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,031.52x = 14,434,554,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,434,554,147.03/160,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,198.19

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