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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,769.60, 332,317.32 and 160,200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,769.60, 332,317.32 and 160,200.52 is: 221,113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,769.60 : 332,317.32 = 160,200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,769.60/332,317.32 = 160,200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,769.60x = 332,317.32 × 160,200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,769.60x = 53,237,407,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,237,407,469.01/240,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,113.49

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