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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,782.68, 240,003.02 and 148,924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,782.68, 240,003.02 and 148,924.28 is: 222,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,782.68 : 240,003.02 = 148,924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,782.68/240,003.02 = 148,924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,782.68x = 240,003.02 × 148,924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,782.68x = 35,742,276,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742,276,951.33/160,782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,301.79

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