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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,155.91, 240,262.71 and 53,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,155.91, 240,262.71 and 53,529.33 is: 80,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,155.91 : 240,262.71 = 53,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,155.91/240,262.71 = 53,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,155.91x = 240,262.71 × 53,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,155.91x = 12,861,101,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861,101,890.28/160,155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,303.64

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