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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,241,315.70, 240,361,973.55 and 149,491,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,241,315.70, 240,361,973.55 and 149,491,773.30 is: 224,237,659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,241,315.70 : 240,361,973.55 = 149,491,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,241,315.70/240,361,973.55 = 149,491,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,241,315.70x = 240,361,973.55 × 149,491,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,241,315.70x = 35,932,137,659,877,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,932,137,659,877,200/160,241,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,237,659.95

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