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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,038.54, 240,093.52 and 60,199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,038.54, 240,093.52 and 60,199.56 is: 90,312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,038.54 : 240,093.52 = 60,199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,038.54/240,093.52 = 60,199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,038.54x = 240,093.52 × 60,199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,038.54x = 14,453,524,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453,524,262.85/160,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,312.77

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