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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,951.20, 331,426.80 and 160,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,951.20, 331,426.80 and 160,816.80 is: 241,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,951.20 : 331,426.80 = 160,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,951.20/331,426.80 = 160,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,951.20x = 331,426.80 × 160,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,951.20x = 53,298,997,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,298,997,410.24/220,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,225.20

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