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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,044.60, 295,580.10 and 160,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,044.60, 295,580.10 and 160,236.20 is: 221,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,044.60 : 295,580.10 = 160,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,044.60/295,580.10 = 160,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,044.60x = 295,580.10 × 160,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,044.60x = 47,362,632,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,632,019.62/214,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,274.59

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