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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,666.20, 239,562.89 and 156,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,666.20, 239,562.89 and 156,252.24 is: 232,981.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,666.20 : 239,562.89 = 156,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,666.20/239,562.89 = 156,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,666.20x = 239,562.89 × 156,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,666.20x = 37,432,237,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432,237,402.11/160,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,981.41

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