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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,779.60, 332,331.14 and 160,210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,779.60, 332,331.14 and 160,210.52 is: 221,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,779.60 : 332,331.14 = 160,210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,779.60/332,331.14 = 160,210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,779.60x = 332,331.14 × 160,210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,779.60x = 53,242,944,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242,944,751.59/240,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,127.31

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