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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,966.36, 319,201.14 and 160,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,966.36, 319,201.14 and 160,206.20 is: 240,122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,966.36 : 319,201.14 = 160,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,966.36/319,201.14 = 160,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,966.36x = 319,201.14 × 160,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,966.36x = 51,138,001,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,138,001,675.07/212,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,122.44

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