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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,295.26, 240,475.68 and 55,100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,295.26, 240,475.68 and 55,100.56 is: 82,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,295.26 : 240,475.68 = 55,100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,295.26/240,475.68 = 55,100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,295.26x = 240,475.68 × 55,100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,295.26x = 13,250,344,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,344,634.38/160,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,662.11

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