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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,126.18, 239,856.96 and 93,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,126.18, 239,856.96 and 93,363.82 is: 139,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,126.18 : 239,856.96 = 93,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,126.18/239,856.96 = 93,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,126.18x = 239,856.96 × 93,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,126.18x = 22,393,962,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,393,962,039.19/160,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,851.97

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