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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,480.80, 240,260.40 and 98,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,480.80, 240,260.40 and 98,272.80 is: 147,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,480.80 : 240,260.40 = 98,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,480.80/240,260.40 = 98,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,480.80x = 240,260.40 × 98,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,480.80x = 23,611,062,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,611,062,237.12/160,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,127.02

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