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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,370.47, 291,359.91 and 160,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,370.47, 291,359.91 and 160,178.28 is: 220,794.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,370.47 : 291,359.91 = 160,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,370.47/291,359.91 = 160,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,370.47x = 291,359.91 × 160,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,370.47x = 46,669,529,244.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,669,529,244.75/211,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,794.94

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