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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,234.30, 240,034.65 and 140,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,234.30, 240,034.65 and 140,535.10 is: 210,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,234.30 : 240,034.65 = 140,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,234.30/240,034.65 = 140,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,234.30x = 240,034.65 × 140,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,234.30x = 33,733,293,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733,293,541.22/160,234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,524.80

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