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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,234.38, 240,351.63 and 60,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,234.38, 240,351.63 and 60,417 is: 90,625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,234.38 : 240,351.63 = 60,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,234.38/240,351.63 = 60,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,234.38x = 240,351.63 × 60,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,234.38x = 14,521,324,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,324,429.71/160,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,625.52

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