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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,325.11, 240,301.77 and 60,421.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,325.11, 240,301.77 and 60,421.33 is: 90,561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,325.11 : 240,301.77 = 60,421.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,325.11/240,301.77 = 60,421.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,325.11x = 240,301.77 × 60,421.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,325.11x = 14,519,352,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519,352,544.75/160,325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,561.94

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