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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,669.45, 239,567.74 and 156,255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,669.45, 239,567.74 and 156,255.49 is: 232,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,669.45 : 239,567.74 = 156,255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,669.45/239,567.74 = 156,255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,669.45x = 239,567.74 × 156,255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,669.45x = 37,433,774,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,433,774,601.89/160,669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,986.26

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