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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,267.60, 240,109.80 and 130,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,267.60, 240,109.80 and 130,524.40 is: 195,549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,267.60 : 240,109.80 = 130,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,267.60/240,109.80 = 130,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,267.60x = 240,109.80 × 130,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,267.60x = 31,340,187,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340,187,579.12/160,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,549.12

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