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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,108.58, 240,162.57 and 150,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,108.58, 240,162.57 and 150,365.50 is: 225,547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,108.58 : 240,162.57 = 150,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,108.58/240,162.57 = 150,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,108.58x = 240,162.57 × 150,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,108.58x = 36,112,164,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112,164,919.34/160,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,547.97

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