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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,312.23, 240,501.15 and 55,117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,312.23, 240,501.15 and 55,117.53 is: 82,687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,312.23 : 240,501.15 = 55,117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,312.23/240,501.15 = 55,117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,312.23x = 240,501.15 × 55,117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,312.23x = 13,255,829,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,255,829,350.16/160,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,687.57

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