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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,313.65, 240,656.81 and 93,801.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,313.65, 240,656.81 and 93,801.51 is: 140,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,313.65 : 240,656.81 = 93,801.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,313.65/240,656.81 = 93,801.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,313.65x = 240,656.81 × 93,801.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,313.65x = 22,573,971,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,971,700.78/160,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,811.29

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