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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,225.71, 240,264.57 and 58,998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,225.71, 240,264.57 and 58,998.34 is: 88,470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,225.71 : 240,264.57 = 58,998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,225.71/240,264.57 = 58,998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,225.71x = 240,264.57 × 58,998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,225.71x = 14,175,210,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,210,790.81/160,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,470.26

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