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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,444.57, 240,663.61 and 55,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,444.57, 240,663.61 and 55,261.21 is: 82,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,444.57 : 240,663.61 = 55,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,444.57/240,663.61 = 55,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,444.57x = 240,663.61 × 55,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,444.57x = 13,299,362,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299,362,291.57/160,444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,890.70

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