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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,002.40, 240,003.60 and 152,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,002.40, 240,003.60 and 152,226.40 is: 228,339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,002.40 : 240,003.60 = 152,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,002.40/240,003.60 = 152,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,002.40x = 240,003.60 × 152,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,002.40x = 36,534,884,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534,884,015.04/160,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,339.60

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