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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,741.58, 241,112.34 and 55,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,741.58, 241,112.34 and 55,503.14 is: 83,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,741.58 : 241,112.34 = 55,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,741.58/241,112.34 = 55,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,741.58x = 241,112.34 × 55,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,741.58x = 13,382,491,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382,491,962.75/160,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,254.70

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