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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,776.58, 332,326.98 and 160,207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,776.58, 332,326.98 and 160,207.50 is: 221,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,776.58 : 332,326.98 = 160,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,776.58/332,326.98 = 160,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,776.58x = 332,326.98 × 160,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,776.58x = 53,241,274,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,241,274,648.35/240,776.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,123.15

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