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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,051.59, 240,327.08 and 152,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,051.59, 240,327.08 and 152,952.96 is: 229,668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,051.59 : 240,327.08 = 152,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,051.59/240,327.08 = 152,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,051.59x = 240,327.08 × 152,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,051.59x = 36,758,737,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,758,737,489.39/160,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,668.06

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