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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,896.60, 331,344.90 and 161,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,896.60, 331,344.90 and 161,410.20 is: 242,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,896.60 : 331,344.90 = 161,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,896.60/331,344.90 = 161,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,896.60x = 331,344.90 × 161,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,896.60x = 53,482,446,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482,446,577.98/220,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,115.30

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