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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,323.44, 240,482.72 and 55,143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,323.44, 240,482.72 and 55,143.32 is: 82,714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,323.44 : 240,482.72 = 55,143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,323.44/240,482.72 = 55,143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,323.44x = 240,482.72 × 55,143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,323.44x = 13,261,015,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261,015,583.43/160,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,714.14

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