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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,452.64, 240,702.72 and 150,611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,452.64, 240,702.72 and 150,611.68 is: 225,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,452.64 : 240,702.72 = 150,611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,452.64/240,702.72 = 150,611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,452.64x = 240,702.72 × 150,611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,452.64x = 36,252,641,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252,641,039.77/160,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,939.82

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