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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,254.96, 240,193.68 and 65,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,254.96, 240,193.68 and 65,425.92 is: 98,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,254.96 : 240,193.68 = 65,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,254.96/240,193.68 = 65,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,254.96x = 240,193.68 × 65,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,254.96x = 15,714,892,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,714,892,492.19/160,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,061.82

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