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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,422.22, 240,632.97 and 65,696.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,422.22, 240,632.97 and 65,696.53 is: 98,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,422.22 : 240,632.97 = 65,696.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,422.22/240,632.97 = 65,696.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,422.22x = 240,632.97 × 65,696.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,422.22x = 15,808,751,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808,751,132.59/160,422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,544.65

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