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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,178.23, 240,641.00 and 93,665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,178.23, 240,641.00 and 93,665.11 is: 140,716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,178.23 : 240,641.00 = 93,665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,178.23/240,641.00 = 93,665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,178.23x = 240,641.00 × 93,665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,178.23x = 22,539,665,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,539,665,731.46/160,178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,716.16

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