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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,115.54, 240,172.95 and 150,372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,115.54, 240,172.95 and 150,372.47 is: 225,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,115.54 : 240,172.95 = 150,372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,115.54/240,172.95 = 150,372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,115.54x = 240,172.95 × 150,372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,115.54x = 36,115,399,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,115,399,718.69/160,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,558.37

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