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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,534.53, 311,301.88 and 160,218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,534.53, 311,301.88 and 160,218.70 is: 240,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,534.53 : 311,301.88 = 160,218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,534.53/311,301.88 = 160,218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,534.53x = 311,301.88 × 160,218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,534.53x = 49,876,381,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876,381,720.06/207,534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,328.12

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