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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,048.59, 240,322.58 and 152,949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,048.59, 240,322.58 and 152,949.96 is: 229,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,048.59 : 240,322.58 = 152,949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,048.59/240,322.58 = 152,949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,048.59x = 240,322.58 × 152,949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,048.59x = 36,757,328,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,757,328,233.35/160,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,663.56

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