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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,192.91, 240,289.38 and 60,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,192.91, 240,289.38 and 60,375.50 is: 90,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,192.91 : 240,289.38 = 60,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,192.91/240,289.38 = 60,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,192.91x = 240,289.38 × 60,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,192.91x = 14,507,591,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507,591,462.19/160,192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,563.26

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