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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,458.24, 221,451.60 and 93,390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,458.24, 221,451.60 and 93,390.24 is: 128,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,458.24 : 221,451.60 = 93,390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,458.24/221,451.60 = 93,390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,458.24x = 221,451.60 × 93,390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,458.24x = 20,681,418,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681,418,072.38/160,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,889.72

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