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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,946.20, 284,006.08 and 160,607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,946.20, 284,006.08 and 160,607.67 is: 221,482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,946.20 : 284,006.08 = 160,607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,946.20/284,006.08 = 160,607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,946.20x = 284,006.08 × 160,607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,946.20x = 45,613,554,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613,554,774.63/205,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,482.87

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