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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,133.60, 240,200.40 and 81,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,133.60, 240,200.40 and 81,401.60 is: 122,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,133.60 : 240,200.40 = 81,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,133.60/240,200.40 = 81,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,133.60x = 240,200.40 × 81,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,133.60x = 19,552,696,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,552,696,880.64/160,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,102.40

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