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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,535,598.46, 240,904,174.65 and 150,205,960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,535,598.46, 240,904,174.65 and 150,205,960.06 is: 225,403,232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,535,598.46 : 240,904,174.65 = 150,205,960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,535,598.46/240,904,174.65 = 150,205,960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,535,598.46x = 240,904,174.65 × 150,205,960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,535,598.46x = 36,185,242,835,765,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185,242,835,765,168/160,535,598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,403,232.57

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