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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,068.84, 240,103.26 and 54,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,068.84, 240,103.26 and 54,888.72 is: 82,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,068.84 : 240,103.26 = 54,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,068.84/240,103.26 = 54,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,068.84x = 240,103.26 × 54,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,068.84x = 13,178,960,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178,960,609.23/160,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,333.08

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