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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,224.71, 240,263.07 and 58,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,224.71, 240,263.07 and 58,997.34 is: 88,468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,224.71 : 240,263.07 = 58,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,224.71/240,263.07 = 58,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,224.71x = 240,263.07 × 58,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,224.71x = 14,174,882,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,882,259.49/160,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,468.76

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