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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,678.76, 240,962.58 and 65,882.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,678.76, 240,962.58 and 65,882.03 is: 98,800.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,678.76 : 240,962.58 = 65,882.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,678.76/240,962.58 = 65,882.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,678.76x = 240,962.58 × 65,882.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,678.76x = 15,875,102,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875,102,719.62/160,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,800.26

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