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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,316.73, 240,507.90 and 55,122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,316.73, 240,507.90 and 55,122.03 is: 82,694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,316.73 : 240,507.90 = 55,122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,316.73/240,507.90 = 55,122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,316.73x = 240,507.90 × 55,122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,316.73x = 13,257,283,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257,283,679.04/160,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,694.32

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