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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,492.80, 330,739.20 and 160,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,492.80, 330,739.20 and 160,714.80 is: 241,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,492.80 : 330,739.20 = 160,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,492.80/330,739.20 = 160,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,492.80x = 330,739.20 × 160,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,492.80x = 53,154,684,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,154,684,380.16/220,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,072.20

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