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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,114.54, 240,171.45 and 150,371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,114.54, 240,171.45 and 150,371.47 is: 225,556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,114.54 : 240,171.45 = 150,371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,114.54/240,171.45 = 150,371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,114.54x = 240,171.45 × 150,371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,114.54x = 36,114,933,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,114,933,988.53/160,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,556.87

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