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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,725.72, 240,952.44 and 98,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,725.72, 240,952.44 and 98,265 is: 147,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,725.72 : 240,952.44 = 98,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,725.72/240,952.44 = 98,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,725.72x = 240,952.44 × 98,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,725.72x = 23,677,191,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,677,191,516.60/160,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,314.27

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