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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,085.21, 240,251.73 and 60,336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,085.21, 240,251.73 and 60,336.14 is: 90,550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,085.21 : 240,251.73 = 60,336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,085.21/240,251.73 = 60,336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,085.21x = 240,251.73 × 60,336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,085.21x = 14,495,860,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,860,815.26/160,085.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,550.91

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