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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,215.30, 240,359.40 and 93,621.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,215.30, 240,359.40 and 93,621.15 is: 140,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,215.30 : 240,359.40 = 93,621.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,215.30/240,359.40 = 93,621.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,215.30x = 240,359.40 × 93,621.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,215.30x = 22,502,723,441.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,723,441.31/160,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,453.02

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