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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,498.44, 240,740.37 and 60,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,498.44, 240,740.37 and 60,651 is: 90,973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,498.44 : 240,740.37 = 60,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,498.44/240,740.37 = 60,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,498.44x = 240,740.37 × 60,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,498.44x = 14,601,144,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601,144,180.87/160,498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,973.75

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