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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,257.52, 240,254.52 and 93,532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,257.52, 240,254.52 and 93,532.96 is: 140,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,257.52 : 240,254.52 = 93,532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,257.52/240,254.52 = 93,532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,257.52x = 240,254.52 × 93,532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,257.52x = 22,471,716,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,716,408.98/160,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,222.54

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