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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,436.40, 240,654.60 and 146,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,436.40, 240,654.60 and 146,439.60 is: 219,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,436.40 : 240,654.60 = 146,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,436.40/240,654.60 = 146,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,436.40x = 240,654.60 × 146,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,436.40x = 35,241,363,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,241,363,362.16/160,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,659.40

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