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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,251.58, 240,382.29 and 55,069.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,251.58, 240,382.29 and 55,069.06 is: 82,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,251.58 : 240,382.29 = 55,069.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,251.58/240,382.29 = 55,069.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,251.58x = 240,382.29 × 55,069.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,251.58x = 13,237,626,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237,626,750.95/160,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,605.28

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