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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,662.64, 241,042.56 and 55,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,662.64, 241,042.56 and 55,492.24 is: 83,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,662.64 : 241,042.56 = 55,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,662.64/241,042.56 = 55,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,662.64x = 241,042.56 × 55,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,662.64x = 13,375,991,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,375,991,589.73/160,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,255.15

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