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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,229.05, 240,367.49 and 59,019.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,229.05, 240,367.49 and 59,019.39 is: 88,537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,229.05 : 240,367.49 = 59,019.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,229.05/240,367.49 = 59,019.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,229.05x = 240,367.49 × 59,019.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,229.05x = 14,186,342,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,342,340.53/160,229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,537.89

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