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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,001.90, 282,002.85 and 160,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,001.90, 282,002.85 and 160,008.30 is: 240,012.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,001.90 : 282,002.85 = 160,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,001.90/282,002.85 = 160,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,001.90x = 282,002.85 × 160,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,001.90x = 45,122,796,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122,796,623.66/188,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,012.45

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