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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,003.60, 240,005.40 and 115,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,003.60, 240,005.40 and 115,536.40 is: 173,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,003.60 : 240,005.40 = 115,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,003.60/240,005.40 = 115,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,003.60x = 240,005.40 × 115,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,003.60x = 27,729,359,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729,359,896.56/160,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,304.60

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