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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,226.40, 240,022.59 and 130,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,226.40, 240,022.59 and 130,274.07 is: 195,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,226.40 : 240,022.59 = 130,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,226.40/240,022.59 = 130,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,226.40x = 240,022.59 × 130,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,226.40x = 31,268,720,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,268,720,385.55/160,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,153.36

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