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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,233.80, 240,033.90 and 140,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,233.80, 240,033.90 and 140,534.60 is: 210,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,233.80 : 240,033.90 = 140,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,233.80/240,033.90 = 140,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,233.80x = 240,033.90 × 140,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,233.80x = 33,733,068,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733,068,122.94/160,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,524.05

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