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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.59, 240,744.22 and 96,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.59, 240,744.22 and 96,494.36 is: 144,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.59 : 240,744.22 = 96,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.59/240,744.22 = 96,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.59x = 240,744.22 × 96,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.59x = 23,230,457,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,457,987.64/160,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,771.80

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