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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,001.60, 330,002.40 and 158,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,001.60, 330,002.40 and 158,254.40 is: 237,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,001.60 : 330,002.40 = 158,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,001.60/330,002.40 = 158,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,001.60x = 330,002.40 × 158,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,001.60x = 52,224,331,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224,331,810.56/220,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,381.60

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