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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,653.97, 332,158.23 and 160,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,653.97, 332,158.23 and 160,084.89 is: 220,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,653.97 : 332,158.23 = 160,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,653.97/332,158.23 = 160,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,653.97x = 332,158.23 × 160,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,653.97x = 53,173,513,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,173,513,712.14/240,653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,954.23

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