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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,844.52, 240,945 and 96,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,844.52, 240,945 and 96,767.28 is: 144,957.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,844.52 : 240,945 = 96,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,844.52/240,945 = 96,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,844.52x = 240,945 × 96,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,844.52x = 23,315,592,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,315,592,279.60/160,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,957.33

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