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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,218.52, 240,325.17 and 65,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,218.52, 240,325.17 and 65,427.88 is: 98,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,218.52 : 240,325.17 = 65,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,218.52/240,325.17 = 65,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,218.52x = 240,325.17 × 65,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,218.52x = 15,723,966,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723,966,383.74/160,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,140.75

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