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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,241.09, 240,192.14 and 60,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,241.09, 240,192.14 and 60,358.06 is: 90,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,241.09 : 240,192.14 = 60,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,241.09/240,192.14 = 60,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,241.09x = 240,192.14 × 60,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,241.09x = 14,497,531,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497,531,596.10/160,241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,473.25

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