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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,957.51, 241,478.36 and 93,424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,957.51, 241,478.36 and 93,424.62 is: 140,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,957.51 : 241,478.36 = 93,424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,957.51/241,478.36 = 93,424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,957.51x = 241,478.36 × 93,424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,957.51x = 22,560,025,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,560,025,335.50/160,957.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,161.37

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