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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,955.08, 332,477.64 and 160,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,955.08, 332,477.64 and 160,502.64 is: 221,466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,955.08 : 332,477.64 = 160,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,955.08/332,477.64 = 160,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,955.08x = 332,477.64 × 160,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,955.08x = 53,363,538,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,363,538,960.97/240,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,466.75

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