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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,106.58, 240,159.57 and 150,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,106.58, 240,159.57 and 150,363.50 is: 225,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,106.58 : 240,159.57 = 150,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,106.58/240,159.57 = 150,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,106.58x = 240,159.57 × 150,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,106.58x = 36,111,231,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,111,231,739.03/160,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,544.96

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