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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,009.60, 240,014.40 and 122,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,009.60, 240,014.40 and 122,684.80 is: 184,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,009.60 : 240,014.40 = 122,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,009.60/240,014.40 = 122,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,009.60x = 240,014.40 × 122,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,009.60x = 29,446,118,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,446,118,661.12/160,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,027.20

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