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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,365.96, 315,315.18 and 160,280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,365.96, 315,315.18 and 160,280.93 is: 240,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,365.96 : 315,315.18 = 160,280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,365.96/315,315.18 = 160,280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,365.96x = 315,315.18 × 160,280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,365.96x = 50,539,011,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,539,011,081.81/210,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,243.30

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