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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,229.54, 240,344.82 and 60,362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,229.54, 240,344.82 and 60,362.91 is: 90,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,229.54 : 240,344.82 = 60,362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,229.54/240,344.82 = 60,362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,229.54x = 240,344.82 × 60,362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,229.54x = 14,507,912,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507,912,738.63/160,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,544.56

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