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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,979.76, 241,414.96 and 55,774.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,979.76, 241,414.96 and 55,774.17 is: 83,642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,979.76 : 241,414.96 = 55,774.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,979.76/241,414.96 = 55,774.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,979.76x = 241,414.96 × 55,774.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,979.76x = 13,464,719,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464,719,019.58/160,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,642.31

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