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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,335,968.40, 240,503,952.60 and 137,377,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,335,968.40, 240,503,952.60 and 137,377,717.20 is: 206,066,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,335,968.40 : 240,503,952.60 = 137,377,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,335,968.40/240,503,952.60 = 137,377,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,335,968.40x = 240,503,952.60 × 137,377,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,335,968.40x = 33,039,883,985,765,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,883,985,765,000/160,335,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,066,575.80

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