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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,202.91, 288,839.05 and 160,718.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,202.91, 288,839.05 and 160,718.49 is: 221,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,202.91 : 288,839.05 = 160,718.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,202.91/288,839.05 = 160,718.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,202.91x = 288,839.05 × 160,718.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,202.91x = 46,421,775,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421,775,567.24/209,202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,898.32

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