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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,586.56, 239,734.12 and 149,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,586.56, 239,734.12 and 149,913.92 is: 223,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,586.56 : 239,734.12 = 149,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,586.56/239,734.12 = 149,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,586.56x = 239,734.12 × 149,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,586.56x = 35,939,481,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,939,481,686.95/160,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,801.30

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