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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,213.08, 240,335.82 and 55,017.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,213.08, 240,335.82 and 55,017.84 is: 82,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,213.08 : 240,335.82 = 55,017.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,213.08/240,335.82 = 55,017.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,213.08x = 240,335.82 × 55,017.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,213.08x = 13,222,757,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,757,691.03/160,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,532.32

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