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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,190.92, 240,286.37 and 60,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,190.92, 240,286.37 and 60,373.50 is: 90,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,190.92 : 240,286.37 = 60,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,190.92/240,286.37 = 60,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,190.92x = 240,286.37 × 60,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,190.92x = 14,506,929,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,506,929,817.27/160,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,560.25

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