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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,201.91, 288,837.67 and 160,717.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,201.91, 288,837.67 and 160,717.49 is: 221,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,201.91 : 288,837.67 = 160,717.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,201.91/288,837.67 = 160,717.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,201.91x = 288,837.67 × 160,717.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,201.91x = 46,421,264,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421,264,938.05/209,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,896.94

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