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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,001.90, 252,002.85 and 160,225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,001.90, 252,002.85 and 160,225.90 is: 240,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,001.90 : 252,002.85 = 160,225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,001.90/252,002.85 = 160,225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,001.90x = 252,002.85 × 160,225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,001.90x = 40,377,383,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,377,383,443.82/168,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,338.85

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