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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,207.52, 240,327.71 and 60,451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,207.52, 240,327.71 and 60,451.65 is: 90,683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,207.52 : 240,327.71 = 60,451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,207.52/240,327.71 = 60,451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,207.52x = 240,327.71 × 60,451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,207.52x = 14,528,206,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528,206,307.96/160,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,683.68

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