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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,439.86, 240,313.79 and 151,007.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,439.86, 240,313.79 and 151,007.62 is: 226,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,439.86 : 240,313.79 = 151,007.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,439.86/240,313.79 = 151,007.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,439.86x = 240,313.79 × 151,007.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,439.86x = 36,289,213,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,289,213,481.08/160,439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,185.77

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