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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,221.60, 240,850.80 and 150,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,221.60, 240,850.80 and 150,890.40 is: 226,823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,221.60 : 240,850.80 = 150,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,221.60/240,850.80 = 150,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,221.60x = 240,850.80 × 150,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,221.60x = 36,342,073,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342,073,552.32/160,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,823.81

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