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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,488.06, 240,584.67 and 55,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,488.06, 240,584.67 and 55,282.02 is: 82,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,488.06 : 240,584.67 = 55,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,488.06/240,584.67 = 55,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,488.06x = 240,584.67 × 55,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,488.06x = 13,300,006,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,300,006,538.63/160,488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,872.25

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