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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,002.10, 240,003.15 and 157,237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,002.10, 240,003.15 and 157,237.30 is: 235,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,002.10 : 240,003.15 = 157,237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,002.10/240,003.15 = 157,237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,002.10x = 240,003.15 × 157,237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,002.10x = 37,737,447,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,447,297.50/160,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,855.95

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