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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,495.80, 330,743.70 and 160,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,495.80, 330,743.70 and 160,717.80 is: 241,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,495.80 : 330,743.70 = 160,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,495.80/330,743.70 = 160,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,495.80x = 330,743.70 × 160,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,495.80x = 53,156,399,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,399,827.86/220,495.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,076.70

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