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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,095.59, 240,143.38 and 60,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,095.59, 240,143.38 and 60,278.17 is: 90,417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,095.59 : 240,143.38 = 60,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,095.59/240,143.38 = 60,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,095.59x = 240,143.38 × 60,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,095.59x = 14,475,403,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,403,484.01/160,095.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,417.25

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