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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,012.68, 240,018.15 and 65,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,012.68, 240,018.15 and 65,242.49 is: 97,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,012.68 : 240,018.15 = 65,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,012.68/240,018.15 = 65,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,012.68x = 240,018.15 × 65,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,012.68x = 15,659,381,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,381,751.19/160,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,863.38

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