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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,145.72, 240,051.58 and 60,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,145.72, 240,051.58 and 60,237.08 is: 90,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,145.72 : 240,051.58 = 60,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,145.72/240,051.58 = 60,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,145.72x = 240,051.58 × 60,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,145.72x = 14,460,006,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,460,006,228.59/160,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,292.80

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