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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,111.58, 240,167.06 and 150,368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,111.58, 240,167.06 and 150,368.50 is: 225,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,111.58 : 240,167.06 = 150,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,111.58/240,167.06 = 150,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,111.58x = 240,167.06 × 150,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,111.58x = 36,113,560,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,113,560,561.61/160,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,552.46

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