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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,483.07, 240,717.29 and 60,635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,483.07, 240,717.29 and 60,635.58 is: 90,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,483.07 : 240,717.29 = 60,635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,483.07/240,717.29 = 60,635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,483.07x = 240,717.29 × 60,635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,483.07x = 14,596,032,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596,032,192.00/160,483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,950.61

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