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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,197.66, 240,296.49 and 60,380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,197.66, 240,296.49 and 60,380.28 is: 90,570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,197.66 : 240,296.49 = 60,380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,197.66/240,296.49 = 60,380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,197.66x = 240,296.49 × 60,380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,197.66x = 14,509,169,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,509,169,349.22/160,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,570.42

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