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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,421.36, 240,551.01 and 93,881.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,421.36, 240,551.01 and 93,881.48 is: 140,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,421.36 : 240,551.01 = 93,881.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,421.36/240,551.01 = 93,881.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,421.36x = 240,551.01 × 93,881.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,421.36x = 22,583,283,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,283,631.54/160,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,774.80

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