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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,001.60, 239,541.60 and 155,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,001.60, 239,541.60 and 155,393.60 is: 232,642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,001.60 : 239,541.60 = 155,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,001.60/239,541.60 = 155,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,001.60x = 239,541.60 × 155,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,001.60x = 37,223,231,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,223,231,573.76/160,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,642.87

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