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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,579.80, 240,869.70 and 150,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,579.80, 240,869.70 and 150,738.30 is: 226,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,579.80 : 240,869.70 = 150,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,579.80/240,869.70 = 150,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,579.80x = 240,869.70 × 150,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,579.80x = 36,308,289,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308,289,099.51/160,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,107.45

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