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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,131.60, 312,196.94 and 160,815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,131.60, 312,196.94 and 160,815.44 is: 241,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,131.60 : 312,196.94 = 160,815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,131.60/312,196.94 = 160,815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,131.60x = 312,196.94 × 160,815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,131.60x = 50,206,088,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,206,088,272.75/208,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,222.80

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