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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,078.46, 240,042.33 and 93,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,078.46, 240,042.33 and 93,537.80 is: 140,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,078.46 : 240,042.33 = 93,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,078.46/240,042.33 = 93,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,078.46x = 240,042.33 × 93,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,078.46x = 22,453,031,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,031,455.07/160,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,262.67

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