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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,332.47, 240,019.23 and 96,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,332.47, 240,019.23 and 96,960.80 is: 145,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,332.47 : 240,019.23 = 96,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,332.47/240,019.23 = 96,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,332.47x = 240,019.23 × 96,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,332.47x = 23,272,456,706.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272,456,706.20/160,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,151.24

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