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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,246.30, 240,052.65 and 140,547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,246.30, 240,052.65 and 140,547.10 is: 210,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,246.30 : 240,052.65 = 140,547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,246.30/240,052.65 = 140,547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,246.30x = 240,052.65 × 140,547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,246.30x = 33,738,703,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738,703,804.82/160,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,542.79

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