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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,079.46, 240,043.83 and 93,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,079.46, 240,043.83 and 93,538.80 is: 140,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,079.46 : 240,043.83 = 93,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,079.46/240,043.83 = 93,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,079.46x = 240,043.83 × 93,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,079.46x = 22,453,411,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,411,805.60/160,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,264.17

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