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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,671.41, 332,182.37 and 160,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,671.41, 332,182.37 and 160,102.33 is: 220,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,671.41 : 332,182.37 = 160,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,671.41/332,182.37 = 160,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,671.41x = 332,182.37 × 160,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,671.41x = 53,183,170,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,170,621.41/240,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,978.35

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