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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,537.96, 311,307.03 and 160,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,537.96, 311,307.03 and 160,222.15 is: 240,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,537.96 : 311,307.03 = 160,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,537.96/311,307.03 = 160,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,537.96x = 311,307.03 × 160,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,537.96x = 49,878,282,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,878,282,045.85/207,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,333.29

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