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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,274.46, 240,203.52 and 65,393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,274.46, 240,203.52 and 65,393.49 is: 98,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,274.46 : 240,203.52 = 65,393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,274.46/240,203.52 = 65,393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,274.46x = 240,203.52 × 65,393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,274.46x = 15,707,746,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,707,746,483.08/160,274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,005.30

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