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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,526.70, 240,805.98 and 59,351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,526.70, 240,805.98 and 59,351.25 is: 89,032.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,526.70 : 240,805.98 = 59,351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,526.70/240,805.98 = 59,351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,526.70x = 240,805.98 × 59,351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,526.70x = 14,292,136,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,136,823.50/160,526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,032.77

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