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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,646.93, 332,148.53 and 160,077.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,646.93, 332,148.53 and 160,077.85 is: 220,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,646.93 : 332,148.53 = 160,077.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,646.93/332,148.53 = 160,077.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,646.93x = 332,148.53 × 160,077.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,646.93x = 53,169,620,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,169,620,101.93/240,646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,944.52

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