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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,802.20, 244,203.30 and 96,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,802.20, 244,203.30 and 96,317.40 is: 144,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,802.20 : 244,203.30 = 96,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,802.20/244,203.30 = 96,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,802.20x = 244,203.30 × 96,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,802.20x = 23,521,026,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,521,026,927.42/162,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,476.10

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