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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,086.96, 240,254.35 and 60,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,086.96, 240,254.35 and 60,337.88 is: 90,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,086.96 : 240,254.35 = 60,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,086.96/240,254.35 = 60,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,086.96x = 240,254.35 × 60,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,086.96x = 14,496,438,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496,438,139.78/160,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,553.52

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