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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,001.60, 240,002.40 and 158,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,001.60, 240,002.40 and 158,835.20 is: 238,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,001.60 : 240,002.40 = 158,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,001.60/240,002.40 = 158,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,001.60x = 240,002.40 × 158,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,001.60x = 38,120,829,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,829,204.48/160,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,252.80

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