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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,139.97, 240,128.25 and 53,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,139.97, 240,128.25 and 53,485.52 is: 80,200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,139.97 : 240,128.25 = 53,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,139.97/240,128.25 = 53,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,139.97x = 240,128.25 × 53,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,139.97x = 12,843,382,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,382,916.73/160,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,200.98

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