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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,313.23, 240,502.65 and 55,118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,313.23, 240,502.65 and 55,118.53 is: 82,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,313.23 : 240,502.65 = 55,118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,313.23/240,502.65 = 55,118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,313.23x = 240,502.65 × 55,118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,313.23x = 13,256,152,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256,152,529.10/160,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,689.07

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