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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,533.21, 304,207.38 and 160,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,533.21, 304,207.38 and 160,033.50 is: 220,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,533.21 : 304,207.38 = 160,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,533.21/304,207.38 = 160,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,533.21x = 304,207.38 × 160,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,533.21x = 48,683,371,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,683,371,747.23/220,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,753.02

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