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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,109.52, 240,127.80 and 60,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,109.52, 240,127.80 and 60,280.24 is: 90,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,109.52 : 240,127.80 = 60,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,109.52/240,127.80 = 60,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,109.52x = 240,127.80 × 60,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,109.52x = 14,474,961,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,474,961,414.67/160,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,406.63

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