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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,044.10, 295,579.42 and 160,235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,044.10, 295,579.42 and 160,235.70 is: 221,273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,044.10 : 295,579.42 = 160,235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,044.10/295,579.42 = 160,235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,044.10x = 295,579.42 × 160,235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,044.10x = 47,362,375,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,375,269.29/214,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,273.91

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