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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,107.58, 240,161.07 and 150,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,107.58, 240,161.07 and 150,364.50 is: 225,546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,107.58 : 240,161.07 = 150,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,107.58/240,161.07 = 150,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,107.58x = 240,161.07 × 150,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,107.58x = 36,111,699,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,111,699,210.02/160,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,546.47

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