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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,865.28, 241,297.92 and 147,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,865.28, 241,297.92 and 147,594.24 is: 221,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,865.28 : 241,297.92 = 147,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,865.28/241,297.92 = 147,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,865.28x = 241,297.92 × 147,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,865.28x = 35,614,183,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,614,183,115.98/160,865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,391.36

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