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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,644.80, 283,936.92 and 160,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,644.80, 283,936.92 and 160,373.36 is: 221,429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,644.80 : 283,936.92 = 160,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,644.80/283,936.92 = 160,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,644.80x = 283,936.92 × 160,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,644.80x = 45,535,917,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535,917,888.45/205,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,429.95

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