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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,297.26, 240,478.68 and 55,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,297.26, 240,478.68 and 55,102.56 is: 82,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,297.26 : 240,478.68 = 55,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,297.26/240,478.68 = 55,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,297.26x = 240,478.68 × 55,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,297.26x = 13,250,990,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,990,893.42/160,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,665.11

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