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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,570.54, 240,780.38 and 93,121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,570.54, 240,780.38 and 93,121.74 is: 139,638.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,570.54 : 240,780.38 = 93,121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,570.54/240,780.38 = 93,121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,570.54x = 240,780.38 × 93,121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,570.54x = 22,421,887,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,887,943.46/160,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,638.86

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