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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,977.60, 241,498.80 and 55,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,977.60, 241,498.80 and 55,774.80 is: 83,673.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,977.60 : 241,498.80 = 55,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,977.60/241,498.80 = 55,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,977.60x = 241,498.80 × 55,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,977.60x = 13,469,547,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469,547,270.24/160,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,673.43

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