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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,723, 241,084.50 and 62,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,723, 241,084.50 and 62,227 is: 93,340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,723 : 241,084.50 = 62,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,723/241,084.50 = 62,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,723x = 241,084.50 × 62,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,723x = 15,001,965,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,965,181.50/160,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,340.50

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