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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,293.26, 240,472.68 and 55,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,293.26, 240,472.68 and 55,098.56 is: 82,659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,293.26 : 240,472.68 = 55,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,293.26/240,472.68 = 55,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,293.26x = 240,472.68 × 55,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,293.26x = 13,249,698,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,698,387.34/160,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,659.11

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