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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,571.54, 240,781.88 and 93,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,571.54, 240,781.88 and 93,122.74 is: 139,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,571.54 : 240,781.88 = 93,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,571.54/240,781.88 = 93,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,571.54x = 240,781.88 × 93,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,571.54x = 22,422,268,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,268,407.95/160,571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,640.36

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