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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,189.85, 240,166.13 and 96,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,189.85, 240,166.13 and 96,995.12 is: 145,420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,189.85 : 240,166.13 = 96,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,189.85/240,166.13 = 96,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,189.85x = 240,166.13 × 96,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,189.85x = 23,294,940,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294,940,913.48/160,189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,420.83

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