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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.79, 240,744.54 and 96,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.79, 240,744.54 and 96,494.56 is: 144,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.79 : 240,744.54 = 96,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.79/240,744.54 = 96,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.79x = 240,744.54 × 96,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.79x = 23,230,537,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,537,676.91/160,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,772.12

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