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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,257.44, 240,421.69 and 60,418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,257.44, 240,421.69 and 60,418.49 is: 90,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,257.44 : 240,421.69 = 60,418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,257.44/240,421.69 = 60,418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,257.44x = 240,421.69 × 60,418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,257.44x = 14,525,916,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,525,916,883.04/160,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,641.14

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