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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,388.40, 240,640.20 and 154,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,388.40, 240,640.20 and 154,628.40 is: 231,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,388.40 : 240,640.20 = 154,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,388.40/240,640.20 = 154,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,388.40x = 240,640.20 × 154,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,388.40x = 37,209,809,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209,809,101.68/160,388.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,998.13

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