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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,727.68, 245,581.48 and 96,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,727.68, 245,581.48 and 96,297 is: 144,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,727.68 : 245,581.48 = 96,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,727.68/245,581.48 = 96,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,727.68x = 245,581.48 × 96,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,727.68x = 23,648,759,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,648,759,779.56/163,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,439.59

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