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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,290.36, 240,451.86 and 55,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,290.36, 240,451.86 and 55,095.72 is: 82,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,290.36 : 240,451.86 = 55,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,290.36/240,451.86 = 55,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,290.36x = 240,451.86 × 55,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,290.36x = 13,247,868,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247,868,352.04/160,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,649.19

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