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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,764.58, 332,310.42 and 160,195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,764.58, 332,310.42 and 160,195.50 is: 221,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,764.58 : 332,310.42 = 160,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,764.58/332,310.42 = 160,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,764.58x = 332,310.42 × 160,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,764.58x = 53,234,633,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234,633,887.11/240,764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,106.58

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