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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,972.80, 244,603.20 and 96,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,972.80, 244,603.20 and 96,329.60 is: 144,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,972.80 : 244,603.20 = 96,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,972.80/244,603.20 = 96,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,972.80x = 244,603.20 × 96,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,972.80x = 23,562,528,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,562,528,414.72/162,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,579.52

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