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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,544.58, 240,828.42 and 55,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,544.58, 240,828.42 and 55,362.04 is: 83,047.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,544.58 : 240,828.42 = 55,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,544.58/240,828.42 = 55,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,544.58x = 240,828.42 × 55,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,544.58x = 13,332,752,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,752,621.18/160,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,047.04

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