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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,039.60, 288,059.40 and 160,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,039.60, 288,059.40 and 160,546.80 is: 240,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,039.60 : 288,059.40 = 160,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,039.60/288,059.40 = 160,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,039.60x = 288,059.40 × 160,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,039.60x = 46,247,014,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247,014,879.92/192,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,820.20

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