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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,536.29, 311,304.51 and 160,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,536.29, 311,304.51 and 160,220.45 is: 240,330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,536.29 : 311,304.51 = 160,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,536.29/311,304.51 = 160,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,536.29x = 311,304.51 × 160,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,536.29x = 49,877,349,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,877,349,457.49/207,536.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,330.74

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