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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,205.34, 240,341.91 and 60,363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,205.34, 240,341.91 and 60,363.39 is: 90,557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,205.34 : 240,341.91 = 60,363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,205.34/240,341.91 = 60,363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,205.34x = 240,341.91 × 60,363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,205.34x = 14,507,852,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507,852,446.67/160,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,557.86

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