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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,433.75, 221,456.90 and 93,365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,433.75, 221,456.90 and 93,365.75 is: 128,878.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,433.75 : 221,456.90 = 93,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,433.75/221,456.90 = 93,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,433.75x = 221,456.90 × 93,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,433.75x = 20,676,489,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676,489,561.18/160,433.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,878.68

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