Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the ocean. Phytoplankton grow abundantly in oceans around the world and are the foundation of the marine food chain. One variety of phytoplankton growing in tropical waters is increasing at a rate of 20% per month. If it is estimated that there are 100 million in the water, how many will there be in 6 months? Utilize formula N = N₀e^rt, where N represents the population of phytoplankton.

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