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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,662.40, 252,993.60 and 160,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,662.40, 252,993.60 and 160,886.40 is: 241,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,662.40 : 252,993.60 = 160,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,662.40/252,993.60 = 160,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,662.40x = 252,993.60 × 160,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,662.40x = 40,703,229,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703,229,527.04/168,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,329.60

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