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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,592.63, 240,905.34 and 55,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,592.63, 240,905.34 and 55,411.29 is: 83,122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,592.63 : 240,905.34 = 55,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,592.63/240,905.34 = 55,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,592.63x = 240,905.34 × 55,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,592.63x = 13,348,875,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,348,875,657.29/160,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,122.59

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