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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,426.61, 240,558.91 and 93,886.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,426.61, 240,558.91 and 93,886.73 is: 140,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,426.61 : 240,558.91 = 93,886.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,426.61/240,558.91 = 93,886.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,426.61x = 240,558.91 × 93,886.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,426.61x = 22,585,287,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,287,994.75/160,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,782.68

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