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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,987.20, 331,480.80 and 160,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,987.20, 331,480.80 and 160,852.80 is: 241,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,987.20 : 331,480.80 = 160,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,987.20/331,480.80 = 160,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,987.20x = 331,480.80 × 160,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,987.20x = 53,319,614,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,319,614,826.24/220,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,279.20

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