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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,205.40, 240,308.10 and 133,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,205.40, 240,308.10 and 133,961.40 is: 200,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,205.40 : 240,308.10 = 133,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,205.40/240,308.10 = 133,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,205.40x = 240,308.10 × 133,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,205.40x = 32,192,009,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192,009,507.34/160,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,942.10

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