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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,220.40, 240,330.60 and 146,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,220.40, 240,330.60 and 146,223.60 is: 219,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,220.40 : 240,330.60 = 146,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,220.40/240,330.60 = 146,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,220.40x = 240,330.60 × 146,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,220.40x = 35,142,005,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,005,522.16/160,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,335.40

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