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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,220.61, 240,347.16 and 60,464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,220.61, 240,347.16 and 60,464.64 is: 90,703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,220.61 : 240,347.16 = 60,464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,220.61/240,347.16 = 60,464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,220.61x = 240,347.16 × 60,464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,220.61x = 14,532,504,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,532,504,504.42/160,220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,703.09

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