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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,256.52, 240,253.02 and 93,531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,256.52, 240,253.02 and 93,531.96 is: 140,221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,256.52 : 240,253.02 = 93,531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,256.52/240,253.02 = 93,531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,256.52x = 240,253.02 × 93,531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,256.52x = 22,471,335,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,335,856.52/160,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,221.04

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