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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,264.86, 240,308.58 and 65,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,264.86, 240,308.58 and 65,561.60 is: 98,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,264.86 : 240,308.58 = 65,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,264.86/240,308.58 = 65,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,264.86x = 240,308.58 × 65,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,264.86x = 15,755,013,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,755,013,796.99/160,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,306.10

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