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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,778.60, 332,329.76 and 160,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,778.60, 332,329.76 and 160,209.52 is: 221,125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,778.60 : 332,329.76 = 160,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,778.60/332,329.76 = 160,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,778.60x = 332,329.76 × 160,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,778.60x = 53,242,391,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242,391,331.32/240,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,125.93

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