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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,003.40, 240,005.10 and 152,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,003.40, 240,005.10 and 152,227.40 is: 228,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,003.40 : 240,005.10 = 152,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,003.40/240,005.10 = 152,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,003.40x = 240,005.10 × 152,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,003.40x = 36,535,352,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,535,352,359.74/160,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,341.10

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