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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,002.40, 282,003.60 and 160,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,002.40, 282,003.60 and 160,008.80 is: 240,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,002.40 : 282,003.60 = 160,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,002.40/282,003.60 = 160,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,002.40x = 282,003.60 × 160,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,002.40x = 45,123,057,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123,057,631.68/188,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,013.20

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