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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,448.94, 240,670.18 and 55,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,448.94, 240,670.18 and 55,265.58 is: 82,897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,448.94 : 240,670.18 = 55,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,448.94/240,670.18 = 55,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,448.94x = 240,670.18 × 55,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,448.94x = 13,300,777,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,300,777,086.40/160,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,897.26

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