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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,252.58, 240,383.79 and 55,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,252.58, 240,383.79 and 55,070.06 is: 82,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,252.58 : 240,383.79 = 55,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,252.58/240,383.79 = 55,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,252.58x = 240,383.79 × 55,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,252.58x = 13,237,949,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237,949,738.33/160,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,606.78

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