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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,151.23, 240,145.74 and 53,497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,151.23, 240,145.74 and 53,497.16 is: 80,218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,151.23 : 240,145.74 = 53,497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,151.23/240,145.74 = 53,497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,151.23x = 240,145.74 × 53,497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,151.23x = 12,847,115,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,115,076.10/160,151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,218.65

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