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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,688.92, 332,075.79 and 160,130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,688.92, 332,075.79 and 160,130.09 is: 220,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,688.92 : 332,075.79 = 160,130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,688.92/332,075.79 = 160,130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,688.92x = 332,075.79 × 160,130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,688.92x = 53,175,325,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,175,325,810.56/240,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,929.68

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