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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,892.60, 331,338.90 and 161,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,892.60, 331,338.90 and 161,406.20 is: 242,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,892.60 : 331,338.90 = 161,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,892.60/331,338.90 = 161,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,892.60x = 331,338.90 × 161,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,892.60x = 53,480,152,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,480,152,761.18/220,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,109.30

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