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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,307.53, 240,473.81 and 53,691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,307.53, 240,473.81 and 53,691.89 is: 80,542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,307.53 : 240,473.81 = 53,691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,307.53/240,473.81 = 53,691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,307.53x = 240,473.81 × 53,691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,307.53x = 12,911,492,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,911,492,286.26/160,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,542.02

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