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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,131.70, 240,030.60 and 60,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,131.70, 240,030.60 and 60,223.06 is: 90,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,131.70 : 240,030.60 = 60,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,131.70/240,030.60 = 60,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,131.70x = 240,030.60 × 60,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,131.70x = 14,455,377,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,455,377,225.64/160,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,271.80

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