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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,664.69, 239,560.65 and 156,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,664.69, 239,560.65 and 156,250.73 is: 232,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,664.69 : 239,560.65 = 156,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,664.69/239,560.65 = 156,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,664.69x = 239,560.65 × 156,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,664.69x = 37,431,527,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431,527,040.68/160,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,979.17

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