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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,231.76, 240,347.33 and 60,414.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,231.76, 240,347.33 and 60,414.35 is: 90,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,231.76 : 240,347.33 = 60,414.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,231.76/240,347.33 = 60,414.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,231.76x = 240,347.33 × 60,414.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,231.76x = 14,520,426,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,426,212.38/160,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,621.40

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