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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,336.87, 240,501.35 and 92,969.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,336.87, 240,501.35 and 92,969.37 is: 139,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,336.87 : 240,501.35 = 92,969.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,336.87/240,501.35 = 92,969.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,336.87x = 240,501.35 × 92,969.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,336.87x = 22,359,259,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,259,226.07/160,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,451.77

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