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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,827.80, 244,241.70 and 96,233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,827.80, 244,241.70 and 96,233.65 is: 144,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,827.80 : 244,241.70 = 96,233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,827.80/244,241.70 = 96,233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,827.80x = 244,241.70 × 96,233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,827.80x = 23,504,270,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,270,273.21/162,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,350.48

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