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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,234.60, 240,351.90 and 134,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,234.60, 240,351.90 and 134,865.40 is: 202,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,234.60 : 240,351.90 = 134,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,234.60/240,351.90 = 134,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,234.60x = 240,351.90 × 134,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,234.60x = 32,415,155,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415,155,134.26/160,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,298.10

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