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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,504.93, 240,220.21 and 158,380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,504.93, 240,220.21 and 158,380.81 is: 237,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,504.93 : 240,220.21 = 158,380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,504.93/240,220.21 = 158,380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,504.93x = 240,220.21 × 158,380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,504.93x = 38,046,271,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046,271,438.17/160,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,041.14

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