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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,524.55, 300,788.52 and 160,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,524.55, 300,788.52 and 160,444.20 is: 240,667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,524.55 : 300,788.52 = 160,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,524.55/300,788.52 = 160,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,524.55x = 300,788.52 × 160,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,524.55x = 48,259,773,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259,773,460.58/200,524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,667.66

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