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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,065.24, 240,140.40 and 133,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,065.24, 240,140.40 and 133,266 is: 199,934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,065.24 : 240,140.40 = 133,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,065.24/240,140.40 = 133,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,065.24x = 240,140.40 × 133,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,065.24x = 32,002,550,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,550,546.40/160,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,934.42

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