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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,983.60, 225,843.60 and 160,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,983.60, 225,843.60 and 160,983.60 is: 225,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,983.60 : 225,843.60 = 160,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,983.60/225,843.60 = 160,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,983.60x = 225,843.60 × 160,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,983.60x = 36,357,115,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,357,115,764.96/160,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,843.60

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