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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,216.02, 240,321.42 and 65,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,216.02, 240,321.42 and 65,425.38 is: 98,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,216.02 : 240,321.42 = 65,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,216.02/240,321.42 = 65,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,216.02x = 240,321.42 × 65,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,216.02x = 15,723,120,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,120,225.64/160,216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,137.00

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