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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,671.91, 332,183.06 and 160,102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,671.91, 332,183.06 and 160,102.83 is: 220,979.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,671.91 : 332,183.06 = 160,102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,671.91/332,183.06 = 160,102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,671.91x = 332,183.06 × 160,102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,671.91x = 53,183,447,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,447,183.55/240,671.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,979.04

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