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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,535.90, 311,303.94 and 160,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,535.90, 311,303.94 and 160,220.08 is: 240,330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,535.90 : 311,303.94 = 160,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,535.90/311,303.94 = 160,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,535.90x = 311,303.94 × 160,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,535.90x = 49,877,142,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,877,142,171.12/207,535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,330.19

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