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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,192.41, 240,288.63 and 60,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,192.41, 240,288.63 and 60,375 is: 90,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,192.41 : 240,288.63 = 60,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,192.41/240,288.63 = 60,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,192.41x = 240,288.63 × 60,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,192.41x = 14,507,426,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507,426,036.25/160,192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,562.51

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