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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,371.87, 240,744.15 and 93,859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,371.87, 240,744.15 and 93,859.74 is: 140,898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,371.87 : 240,744.15 = 93,859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,371.87/240,744.15 = 93,859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,371.87x = 240,744.15 × 93,859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,371.87x = 22,596,183,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,183,325.52/160,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,898.67

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