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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,277.64, 239,804.37 and 140,138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,277.64, 239,804.37 and 140,138.41 is: 209,672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,277.64 : 239,804.37 = 140,138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,277.64/239,804.37 = 140,138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,277.64x = 239,804.37 × 140,138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,277.64x = 33,605,803,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605,803,122.85/160,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,672.44

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