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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,001.70, 240,002.55 and 110,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,001.70, 240,002.55 and 110,235.30 is: 165,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,001.70 : 240,002.55 = 110,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,001.70/240,002.55 = 110,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,001.70x = 240,002.55 × 110,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,001.70x = 26,456,753,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456,753,100.02/160,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,352.95

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