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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,034.60, 288,051.90 and 160,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,034.60, 288,051.90 and 160,541.80 is: 240,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,034.60 : 288,051.90 = 160,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,034.60/288,051.90 = 160,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,034.60x = 288,051.90 × 160,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,034.60x = 46,244,370,519.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,370,519.42/192,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,812.70

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