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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,449.18, 221,478.03 and 93,381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,449.18, 221,478.03 and 93,381.18 is: 128,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,449.18 : 221,478.03 = 93,381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,449.18/221,478.03 = 93,381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,449.18x = 221,478.03 × 93,381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,449.18x = 20,681,879,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681,879,785.48/160,449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,899.88

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