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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,222.89, 240,317.03 and 53,594.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,222.89, 240,317.03 and 53,594.75 is: 80,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,222.89 : 240,317.03 = 53,594.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,222.89/240,317.03 = 53,594.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,222.89x = 240,317.03 × 53,594.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,222.89x = 12,879,731,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,879,731,799.66/160,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,386.34

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