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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,036.32, 239,972.28 and 93,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,036.32, 239,972.28 and 93,606.24 is: 140,361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,036.32 : 239,972.28 = 93,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,036.32/239,972.28 = 93,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,036.32x = 239,972.28 × 93,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,036.32x = 22,462,902,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,902,835.03/160,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,361.28

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