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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,658.18, 239,550.95 and 156,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,658.18, 239,550.95 and 156,244.21 is: 232,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,658.18 : 239,550.95 = 156,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,658.18/239,550.95 = 156,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,658.18x = 239,550.95 × 156,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,658.18x = 37,428,449,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428,449,197.83/160,658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,969.45

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