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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,846.08, 221,921.92 and 93,765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,846.08, 221,921.92 and 93,765.12 is: 129,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,846.08 : 221,921.92 = 93,765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,846.08/221,921.92 = 93,765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,846.08x = 221,921.92 × 93,765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,846.08x = 20,808,535,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808,535,459.43/160,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,369.24

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