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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,227.40, 240,024.09 and 130,275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,227.40, 240,024.09 and 130,275.07 is: 195,154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,227.40 : 240,024.09 = 130,275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,227.40/240,024.09 = 130,275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,227.40x = 240,024.09 × 130,275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,227.40x = 31,269,155,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269,155,126.44/160,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,154.86

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