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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,733.72, 240,964.44 and 98,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,733.72, 240,964.44 and 98,273 is: 147,326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,733.72 : 240,964.44 = 98,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,733.72/240,964.44 = 98,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,733.72x = 240,964.44 × 98,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,733.72x = 23,680,298,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,680,298,412.12/160,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,326.26

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