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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,030.24, 220,715.76 and 149,299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,030.24, 220,715.76 and 149,299.36 is: 205,915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,030.24 : 220,715.76 = 149,299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,030.24/220,715.76 = 149,299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,030.24x = 220,715.76 × 149,299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,030.24x = 32,952,721,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952,721,709.91/160,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,915.59

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