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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,776.60, 332,327 and 160,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,776.60, 332,327 and 160,207.52 is: 221,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,776.60 : 332,327 = 160,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,776.60/332,327 = 160,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,776.60x = 332,327 × 160,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,776.60x = 53,241,284,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,241,284,499.04/240,776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,123.17

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