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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,005.70, 288,008.55 and 160,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,005.70, 288,008.55 and 160,901.70 is: 241,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,005.70 : 288,008.55 = 160,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,005.70/288,008.55 = 160,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,005.70x = 288,008.55 × 160,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,005.70x = 46,341,065,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,341,065,309.54/192,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,352.55

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