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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,459.24, 221,452.98 and 93,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,459.24, 221,452.98 and 93,391.24 is: 128,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,459.24 : 221,452.98 = 93,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,459.24/221,452.98 = 93,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,459.24x = 221,452.98 × 93,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,459.24x = 20,681,768,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681,768,403.90/160,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,891.10

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