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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,670.20, 239,568.86 and 156,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,670.20, 239,568.86 and 156,256.24 is: 232,987.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,670.20 : 239,568.86 = 156,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,670.20/239,568.86 = 156,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,670.20x = 239,568.86 × 156,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,670.20x = 37,434,129,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434,129,284.69/160,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,987.38

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