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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,001.60, 240,002.40 and 157,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,001.60, 240,002.40 and 157,236.80 is: 235,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,001.60 : 240,002.40 = 157,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,001.60/240,002.40 = 157,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,001.60x = 240,002.40 × 157,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,001.60x = 37,737,209,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,209,368.32/160,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,855.20

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