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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,242.24, 221,153.52 and 93,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,242.24, 221,153.52 and 93,174.24 is: 128,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,242.24 : 221,153.52 = 93,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,242.24/221,153.52 = 93,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,242.24x = 221,153.52 × 93,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,242.24x = 20,605,811,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,811,149.32/160,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,591.63

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