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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,715.60, 310,073.40 and 160,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,715.60, 310,073.40 and 160,059.60 is: 240,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,715.60 : 310,073.40 = 160,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,715.60/310,073.40 = 160,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,715.60x = 310,073.40 × 160,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,715.60x = 49,630,224,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,630,224,374.64/206,715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,089.40

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