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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,161.17, 240,263.82 and 54,966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,161.17, 240,263.82 and 54,966.47 is: 82,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,161.17 : 240,263.82 = 54,966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,161.17/240,263.82 = 54,966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,161.17x = 240,263.82 × 54,966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,161.17x = 13,206,452,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206,452,852.80/160,161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,457.27

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