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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,288.98, 240,277.23 and 66,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,288.98, 240,277.23 and 66,821.46 is: 100,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,288.98 : 240,277.23 = 66,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,288.98/240,277.23 = 66,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,288.98x = 240,277.23 × 66,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,288.98x = 16,055,675,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,675,313.36/160,288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,167.06

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