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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,529.36, 240,809.88 and 55,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,529.36, 240,809.88 and 55,334.48 is: 83,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,529.36 : 240,809.88 = 55,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,529.36/240,809.88 = 55,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,529.36x = 240,809.88 × 55,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,529.36x = 13,325,089,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,325,089,488.66/160,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,007.18

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