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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,157.48, 240,324.89 and 95,957.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,157.48, 240,324.89 and 95,957.86 is: 143,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,157.48 : 240,324.89 = 95,957.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,157.48/240,324.89 = 95,957.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,157.48x = 240,324.89 × 95,957.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,157.48x = 23,061,062,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,061,062,389.03/160,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,989.92

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