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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,765.58, 332,311.80 and 160,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,765.58, 332,311.80 and 160,196.50 is: 221,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,765.58 : 332,311.80 = 160,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,765.58/332,311.80 = 160,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,765.58x = 332,311.80 × 160,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,765.58x = 53,235,187,268.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235,187,268.70/240,765.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,107.96

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