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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,217.02, 240,322.92 and 65,426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,217.02, 240,322.92 and 65,426.38 is: 98,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,217.02 : 240,322.92 = 65,426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,217.02/240,322.92 = 65,426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,217.02x = 240,322.92 × 65,426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,217.02x = 15,723,458,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,458,686.63/160,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,138.50

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