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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,172.22, 240,274.66 and 54,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,172.22, 240,274.66 and 54,977.52 is: 82,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,172.22 : 240,274.66 = 54,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,172.22/240,274.66 = 54,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,172.22x = 240,274.66 × 54,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,172.22x = 13,209,704,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,704,925.64/160,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,471.89

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