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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,738.38, 295,076.68 and 160,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,738.38, 295,076.68 and 160,004.06 is: 220,893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,738.38 : 295,076.68 = 160,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,738.38/295,076.68 = 160,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,738.38x = 295,076.68 × 160,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,738.38x = 47,213,464,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,213,464,935.93/213,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,893.72

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