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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,246.25, 280,366.81 and 160,066.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,246.25, 280,366.81 and 160,066.67 is: 220,802.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,246.25 : 280,366.81 = 160,066.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,246.25/280,366.81 = 160,066.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,246.25x = 280,366.81 × 160,066.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,246.25x = 44,877,379,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,877,379,853.22/203,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,802.99

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