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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,313.73, 240,503.40 and 55,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,313.73, 240,503.40 and 55,119.03 is: 82,689.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,313.73 : 240,503.40 = 55,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,313.73/240,503.40 = 55,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,313.73x = 240,503.40 × 55,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,313.73x = 13,256,314,119.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256,314,119.70/160,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,689.82

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