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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,035.10, 288,052.65 and 160,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,035.10, 288,052.65 and 160,542.30 is: 240,813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,035.10 : 288,052.65 = 160,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,035.10/288,052.65 = 160,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,035.10x = 288,052.65 × 160,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,035.10x = 46,244,634,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,634,952.10/192,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,813.45

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