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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,727.22, 240,954.69 and 98,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,727.22, 240,954.69 and 98,266.50 is: 147,316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,727.22 : 240,954.69 = 98,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,727.22/240,954.69 = 98,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,727.22x = 240,954.69 × 98,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,727.22x = 23,677,774,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,677,774,044.89/160,727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,316.52

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