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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,209.40, 240,314.10 and 77,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,209.40, 240,314.10 and 77,265.40 is: 115,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,209.40 : 240,314.10 = 77,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,209.40/240,314.10 = 77,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,209.40x = 240,314.10 × 77,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,209.40x = 18,567,965,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567,965,062.14/160,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,898.10

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