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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,233.60, 240,350.40 and 134,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,233.60, 240,350.40 and 134,864.40 is: 202,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,233.60 : 240,350.40 = 134,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,233.60/240,350.40 = 134,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,233.60x = 240,350.40 × 134,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,233.60x = 32,414,712,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414,712,485.76/160,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,296.60

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