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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,481.70, 240,722.55 and 151,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,481.70, 240,722.55 and 151,296.30 is: 226,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,481.70 : 240,722.55 = 151,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,481.70/240,722.55 = 151,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,481.70x = 240,722.55 × 151,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,481.70x = 36,420,431,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420,431,141.57/160,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,944.45

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