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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,875.28, 240,006.66 and 152,166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,875.28, 240,006.66 and 152,166.16 is: 227,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,875.28 : 240,006.66 = 152,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,875.28/240,006.66 = 152,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,875.28x = 240,006.66 × 152,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,875.28x = 36,520,891,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,520,891,826.63/160,875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,013.70

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