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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,108.68, 240,167.88 and 54,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,108.68, 240,167.88 and 54,926.12 is: 82,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,108.68 : 240,167.88 = 54,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,108.68/240,167.88 = 54,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,108.68x = 240,167.88 × 54,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,108.68x = 13,191,489,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191,489,797.03/160,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,390.85

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