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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,393.23, 240,508.85 and 93,853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,393.23, 240,508.85 and 93,853.35 is: 140,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,393.23 : 240,508.85 = 93,853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,393.23/240,508.85 = 93,853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,393.23x = 240,508.85 × 93,853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,393.23x = 22,572,560,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572,560,807.88/160,393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,732.63

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