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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,405.50, 221,418 and 93,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,405.50, 221,418 and 93,337.50 is: 128,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,405.50 : 221,418 = 93,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,405.50/221,418 = 93,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,405.50x = 221,418 × 93,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,405.50x = 20,666,602,575
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,666,602,575/160,405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,839.74

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