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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,364.94, 240,544.89 and 55,184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,364.94, 240,544.89 and 55,184.82 is: 82,776.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,364.94 : 240,544.89 = 55,184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,364.94/240,544.89 = 55,184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,364.94x = 240,544.89 × 55,184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,364.94x = 13,274,426,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274,426,456.57/160,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,776.36

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