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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,716.97, 332,245.13 and 160,147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,716.97, 332,245.13 and 160,147.89 is: 221,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,716.97 : 332,245.13 = 160,147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,716.97/332,245.13 = 160,147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,716.97x = 332,245.13 × 160,147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,716.97x = 53,208,355,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,208,355,731.54/240,716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,041.15

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