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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,543.59, 240,826.92 and 55,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,543.59, 240,826.92 and 55,361.04 is: 83,045.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,543.59 : 240,826.92 = 55,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,543.59/240,826.92 = 55,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,543.59x = 240,826.92 × 55,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,543.59x = 13,332,428,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,428,751.20/160,543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,045.54

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