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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,999.20, 331,498.80 and 160,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,999.20, 331,498.80 and 160,864.80 is: 241,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,999.20 : 331,498.80 = 160,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,999.20/331,498.80 = 160,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,999.20x = 331,498.80 × 160,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,999.20x = 53,326,488,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,326,488,162.24/220,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,297.20

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