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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,368.67, 240,606.44 and 53,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,368.67, 240,606.44 and 53,763.16 is: 80,662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,368.67 : 240,606.44 = 53,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,368.67/240,606.44 = 53,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,368.67x = 240,606.44 × 53,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,368.67x = 12,935,762,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935,762,530.75/160,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,662.65

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