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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,650.46, 240,973.94 and 65,859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,650.46, 240,973.94 and 65,859.50 is: 98,788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,650.46 : 240,973.94 = 65,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,650.46/240,973.94 = 65,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,650.46x = 240,973.94 × 65,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,650.46x = 15,870,423,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870,423,201.43/160,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,788.53

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