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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,377.56, 240,508.02 and 55,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,377.56, 240,508.02 and 55,168.28 is: 82,732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,377.56 : 240,508.02 = 55,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,377.56/240,508.02 = 55,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,377.56x = 240,508.02 × 55,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,377.56x = 13,268,413,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268,413,789.61/160,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,732.36

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