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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,725.92, 331,958.16 and 160,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,725.92, 331,958.16 and 160,050.08 is: 220,707.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,725.92 : 331,958.16 = 160,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,725.92/331,958.16 = 160,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,725.92x = 331,958.16 × 160,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,725.92x = 53,129,930,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,129,930,064.65/240,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,707.14

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