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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,725, 241,087.50 and 62,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,725, 241,087.50 and 62,229 is: 93,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,725 : 241,087.50 = 62,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,725/241,087.50 = 62,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,725x = 241,087.50 × 62,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,725x = 15,002,634,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002,634,037.50/160,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,343.50

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