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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,229.55, 240,368.24 and 59,019.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,229.55, 240,368.24 and 59,019.89 is: 88,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,229.55 : 240,368.24 = 59,019.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,229.55/240,368.24 = 59,019.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,229.55x = 240,368.24 × 59,019.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,229.55x = 14,186,507,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,507,390.11/160,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,538.65

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