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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,979.93, 241,469.89 and 55,798.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,979.93, 241,469.89 and 55,798.90 is: 83,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,979.93 : 241,469.89 = 55,798.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,979.93/241,469.89 = 55,798.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,979.93x = 241,469.89 × 55,798.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,979.93x = 13,473,754,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,473,754,245.12/160,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,698.35

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