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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,270.86, 240,323.40 and 93,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,270.86, 240,323.40 and 93,730.44 is: 140,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,270.86 : 240,323.40 = 93,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,270.86/240,323.40 = 93,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,270.86x = 240,323.40 × 93,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,270.86x = 22,525,618,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,525,618,024.30/160,270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,547.18

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