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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,048.60, 243,072.90 and 160,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,048.60, 243,072.90 and 160,882.20 is: 241,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,048.60 : 243,072.90 = 160,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,048.60/243,072.90 = 160,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,048.60x = 243,072.90 × 160,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,048.60x = 39,106,102,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,106,102,912.38/162,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,323.30

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