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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,205.60, 330,308.40 and 160,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,205.60, 330,308.40 and 160,719.20 is: 241,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,205.60 : 330,308.40 = 160,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,205.60/330,308.40 = 160,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,205.60x = 330,308.40 × 160,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,205.60x = 53,086,901,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086,901,801.28/220,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,078.80

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