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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,611.40, 240,917.10 and 148,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,611.40, 240,917.10 and 148,947.40 is: 223,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,611.40 : 240,917.10 = 148,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,611.40/240,917.10 = 148,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,611.40x = 240,917.10 × 148,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,611.40x = 35,883,975,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883,975,660.54/160,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,421.10

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