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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,444.95, 240,664.18 and 55,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,444.95, 240,664.18 and 55,261.59 is: 82,891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,444.95 : 240,664.18 = 55,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,444.95/240,664.18 = 55,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,444.95x = 240,664.18 × 55,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,444.95x = 13,299,485,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299,485,242.85/160,444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,891.27

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