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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,108.08, 240,161.81 and 150,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,108.08, 240,161.81 and 150,365 is: 225,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,108.08 : 240,161.81 = 150,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,108.08/240,161.81 = 150,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,108.08x = 240,161.81 × 150,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,108.08x = 36,111,930,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,111,930,560.65/160,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,547.21

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