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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,138.22, 240,219.81 and 93,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,138.22, 240,219.81 and 93,585.26 is: 140,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,138.22 : 240,219.81 = 93,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,138.22/240,219.81 = 93,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,138.22x = 240,219.81 × 93,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,138.22x = 22,481,033,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,033,376.00/160,138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,385.18

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