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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,003.40, 288,005.10 and 160,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,003.40, 288,005.10 and 160,899.40 is: 241,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,003.40 : 288,005.10 = 160,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,003.40/288,005.10 = 160,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,003.40x = 288,005.10 × 160,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,003.40x = 46,339,847,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,339,847,786.94/192,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,349.10

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