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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,159.93, 240,239.86 and 146,795.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,159.93, 240,239.86 and 146,795.35 is: 220,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,159.93 : 240,239.86 = 146,795.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,159.93/240,239.86 = 146,795.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,159.93x = 240,239.86 × 146,795.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,159.93x = 35,266,094,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,266,094,933.25/160,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,193.00

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