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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,926, 334,440.84 and 160,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,926, 334,440.84 and 160,484.72 is: 240,764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,926 : 334,440.84 = 160,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,926/334,440.84 = 160,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,926x = 334,440.84 × 160,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,926x = 53,672,644,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672,644,563.96/222,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,764.40

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