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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,225.60, 240,264.40 and 58,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,225.60, 240,264.40 and 58,998.23 is: 88,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,225.60 : 240,264.40 = 58,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,225.60/240,264.40 = 58,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,225.60x = 240,264.40 × 58,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,225.60x = 14,175,174,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,174,836.48/160,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,470.10

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