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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,012.80, 360,019.20 and 160,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,012.80, 360,019.20 and 160,697.60 is: 241,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,012.80 : 360,019.20 = 160,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,012.80/360,019.20 = 160,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,012.80x = 360,019.20 × 160,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,012.80x = 57,854,221,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,854,221,393.92/240,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,046.40

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