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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,137.22, 240,218.31 and 93,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,137.22, 240,218.31 and 93,584.26 is: 140,383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,137.22 : 240,218.31 = 93,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,137.22/240,218.31 = 93,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,137.22x = 240,218.31 × 93,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,137.22x = 22,480,652,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,652,779.80/160,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,383.68

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