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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,727.72, 240,955.44 and 98,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,727.72, 240,955.44 and 98,267 is: 147,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,727.72 : 240,955.44 = 98,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,727.72/240,955.44 = 98,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,727.72x = 240,955.44 × 98,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,727.72x = 23,677,968,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,677,968,222.48/160,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,317.27

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