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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,141.16, 240,215.34 and 54,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,141.16, 240,215.34 and 54,961 is: 82,442.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,141.16 : 240,215.34 = 54,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,141.16/240,215.34 = 54,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,141.16x = 240,215.34 × 54,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,141.16x = 13,202,475,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202,475,301.74/160,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,442.74

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