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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,114.46, 240,171.37 and 150,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,114.46, 240,171.37 and 150,371.37 is: 225,556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,114.46 : 240,171.37 = 150,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,114.46/240,171.37 = 150,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,114.46x = 240,171.37 × 150,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,114.46x = 36,114,897,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,114,897,565.75/160,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,556.76

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