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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,622.83, 240,892.26 and 48,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,622.83, 240,892.26 and 48,273 is: 72,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,622.83 : 240,892.26 = 48,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,622.83/240,892.26 = 48,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,622.83x = 240,892.26 × 48,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,622.83x = 11,628,592,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,628,592,066.98/160,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,396.88

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