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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,385.80, 240,512.46 and 60,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,385.80, 240,512.46 and 60,529 is: 90,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,385.80 : 240,512.46 = 60,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,385.80/240,512.46 = 60,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,385.80x = 240,512.46 × 60,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,385.80x = 14,557,978,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557,978,691.34/160,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,768.50

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