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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,395.72, 240,343.98 and 60,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,395.72, 240,343.98 and 60,501.24 is: 90,657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,395.72 : 240,343.98 = 60,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,395.72/240,343.98 = 60,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,395.72x = 240,343.98 × 60,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,395.72x = 14,541,108,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,108,816.54/160,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,657.71

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