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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,498.97, 240,747.90 and 48,178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,498.97, 240,747.90 and 48,178.73 is: 72,267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,498.97 : 240,747.90 = 48,178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,498.97/240,747.90 = 48,178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,498.97x = 240,747.90 × 48,178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,498.97x = 11,598,928,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,598,928,493.37/160,498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,267.93

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