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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,186.84, 240,161.62 and 96,992.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,186.84, 240,161.62 and 96,992.11 is: 145,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,186.84 : 240,161.62 = 96,992.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,186.84/240,161.62 = 96,992.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,186.84x = 240,161.62 × 96,992.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,186.84x = 23,293,781,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,293,781,742.36/160,186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,416.33

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