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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,203.91, 288,840.43 and 160,719.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,203.91, 288,840.43 and 160,719.49 is: 221,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,203.91 : 288,840.43 = 160,719.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,203.91/288,840.43 = 160,719.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,203.91x = 288,840.43 × 160,719.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,203.91x = 46,422,286,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,422,286,600.98/209,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,899.71

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