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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,228.12, 240,358.66 and 60,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,228.12, 240,358.66 and 60,472.30 is: 90,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,228.12 : 240,358.66 = 60,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,228.12/240,358.66 = 60,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,228.12x = 240,358.66 × 60,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,228.12x = 14,535,040,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,040,995.12/160,228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,714.67

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