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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,213.20, 240,319.80 and 134,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,213.20, 240,319.80 and 134,163.60 is: 201,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,213.20 : 240,319.80 = 134,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,213.20/240,319.80 = 134,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,213.20x = 240,319.80 × 134,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,213.20x = 32,242,169,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,242,169,519.28/160,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,245.40

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