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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,213.60, 240,320.40 and 145,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,213.60, 240,320.40 and 145,698.40 is: 218,547.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,213.60 : 240,320.40 = 145,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,213.60/240,320.40 = 145,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,213.60x = 240,320.40 × 145,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,213.60x = 35,014,297,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,014,297,767.36/160,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,547.60

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