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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,215.08, 240,338.82 and 55,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,215.08, 240,338.82 and 55,019.84 is: 82,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,215.08 : 240,338.82 = 55,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,215.08/240,338.82 = 55,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,215.08x = 240,338.82 × 55,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,215.08x = 13,223,403,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223,403,422.19/160,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,535.32

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