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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,611.56, 305,731.25 and 160,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,611.56, 305,731.25 and 160,132.84 is: 239,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,611.56 : 305,731.25 = 160,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,611.56/305,731.25 = 160,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,611.56x = 305,731.25 × 160,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,611.56x = 48,957,613,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,957,613,339.25/204,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,271.00

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