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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,270.23, 240,421.37 and 55,075.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,270.23, 240,421.37 and 55,075.35 is: 82,618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,270.23 : 240,421.37 = 55,075.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,270.23/240,421.37 = 55,075.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,270.23x = 240,421.37 × 55,075.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,270.23x = 13,241,290,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241,290,824.85/160,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,618.53

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