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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,422.36, 240,552.51 and 93,882.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,422.36, 240,552.51 and 93,882.48 is: 140,776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,422.36 : 240,552.51 = 93,882.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,422.36/240,552.51 = 93,882.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,422.36x = 240,552.51 × 93,882.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,422.36x = 22,583,666,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,583,666,209.02/160,422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,776.30

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