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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,140.03, 240,219.96 and 53,533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,140.03, 240,219.96 and 53,533.58 is: 80,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,140.03 : 240,219.96 = 53,533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,140.03/240,219.96 = 53,533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,140.03x = 240,219.96 × 53,533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,140.03x = 12,859,834,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859,834,178.59/160,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,303.68

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