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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,272.45, 240,319.82 and 65,569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,272.45, 240,319.82 and 65,569.16 is: 98,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,272.45 : 240,319.82 = 65,569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,272.45/240,319.82 = 65,569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,272.45x = 240,319.82 × 65,569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,272.45x = 15,757,569,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757,569,493.47/160,272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,317.39

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