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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,440.52, 240,314.81 and 151,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,440.52, 240,314.81 and 151,008.29 is: 226,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,440.52 : 240,314.81 = 151,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,440.52/240,314.81 = 151,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,440.52x = 240,314.81 × 151,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,440.52x = 36,289,528,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,289,528,188.17/160,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,186.80

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