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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,669.63, 239,567.99 and 156,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,669.63, 239,567.99 and 156,255.67 is: 232,986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,669.63 : 239,567.99 = 156,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,669.63/239,567.99 = 156,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,669.63x = 239,567.99 × 156,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,669.63x = 37,433,856,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,433,856,788.00/160,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,986.51

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