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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,426.86, 240,559.28 and 93,886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,426.86, 240,559.28 and 93,886.98 is: 140,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,426.86 : 240,559.28 = 93,886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,426.86/240,559.28 = 93,886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,426.86x = 240,559.28 × 93,886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,426.86x = 22,585,384,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,384,310.17/160,426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,783.06

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