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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,215.44, 240,270.30 and 58,990.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,215.44, 240,270.30 and 58,990.14 is: 88,465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,215.44 : 240,270.30 = 58,990.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,215.44/240,270.30 = 58,990.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,215.44x = 240,270.30 × 58,990.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,215.44x = 14,173,578,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,578,634.84/160,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,465.75

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