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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,611.06, 240,954.87 and 55,430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,611.06, 240,954.87 and 55,430.94 is: 83,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,611.06 : 240,954.87 = 55,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,611.06/240,954.87 = 55,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,611.06x = 240,954.87 × 55,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,611.06x = 13,356,354,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356,354,941.68/160,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,159.62

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