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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,414.62, 240,573.33 and 66,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,414.62, 240,573.33 and 66,898.50 is: 100,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,414.62 : 240,573.33 = 66,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,414.62/240,573.33 = 66,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,414.62x = 240,573.33 × 66,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,414.62x = 16,093,994,917.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,994,917.01/160,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,327.48

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