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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,199.41, 240,299.13 and 60,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,199.41, 240,299.13 and 60,382 is: 90,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,199.41 : 240,299.13 = 60,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,199.41/240,299.13 = 60,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,199.41x = 240,299.13 × 60,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,199.41x = 14,509,742,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,509,742,067.66/160,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,573.01

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