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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,094.37, 240,141.55 and 60,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,094.37, 240,141.55 and 60,276.96 is: 90,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,094.37 : 240,141.55 = 60,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,094.37/240,141.55 = 60,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,094.37x = 240,141.55 × 60,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,094.37x = 14,475,002,603.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,002,603.69/160,094.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,415.44

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