Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,794.73, 241,228.86 and 55,613.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,794.73, 241,228.86 and 55,613.62 is: 83,433.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,794.73 : 241,228.86 = 55,613.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,794.73/241,228.86 = 55,613.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,794.73x = 241,228.86 × 55,613.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,794.73x = 13,415,610,153.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,415,610,153.07/160,794.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,433.15
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