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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,671.63, 239,570.99 and 156,257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,671.63, 239,570.99 and 156,257.67 is: 232,989.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,671.63 : 239,570.99 = 156,257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,671.63/239,570.99 = 156,257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,671.63x = 239,570.99 × 156,257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,671.63x = 37,434,803,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434,803,915.71/160,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,989.51

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