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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,047.09, 240,320.32 and 152,948.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,047.09, 240,320.32 and 152,948.45 is: 229,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,047.09 : 240,320.32 = 152,948.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,047.09/240,320.32 = 152,948.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,047.09x = 240,320.32 × 152,948.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,047.09x = 36,756,620,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,756,620,665.93/160,047.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,661.29

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