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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,888.74, 295,188.91 and 160,079.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,888.74, 295,188.91 and 160,079.63 is: 220,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,888.74 : 295,188.91 = 160,079.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,888.74/295,188.91 = 160,079.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,888.74x = 295,188.91 × 160,079.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,888.74x = 47,253,729,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,729,616.76/213,888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,926.69

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