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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,056.69, 240,110.96 and 60,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,056.69, 240,110.96 and 60,224.60 is: 90,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,056.69 : 240,110.96 = 60,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,056.69/240,110.96 = 60,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,056.69x = 240,110.96 × 60,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,056.69x = 14,460,585,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,460,585,019.94/160,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,346.65

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