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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,774.60, 332,324.24 and 160,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,774.60, 332,324.24 and 160,205.52 is: 221,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,774.60 : 332,324.24 = 160,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,774.60/332,324.24 = 160,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,774.60x = 332,324.24 × 160,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,774.60x = 53,240,177,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,240,177,677.80/240,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,120.41

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