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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,215.60, 240,323.40 and 160,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,215.60, 240,323.40 and 160,215.60 is: 240,323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,215.60 : 240,323.40 = 160,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,215.60/240,323.40 = 160,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,215.60x = 240,323.40 × 160,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,215.60x = 38,503,557,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503,557,725.04/160,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,323.40

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