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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,309.80, 240,003.90 and 98,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,309.80, 240,003.90 and 98,101.80 is: 146,870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,309.80 : 240,003.90 = 98,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,309.80/240,003.90 = 98,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,309.80x = 240,003.90 × 98,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,309.80x = 23,544,814,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,814,597.02/160,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,870.71

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