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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,045.01, 295,580.67 and 160,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,045.01, 295,580.67 and 160,236.61 is: 221,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,045.01 : 295,580.67 = 160,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,045.01/295,580.67 = 160,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,045.01x = 295,580.67 × 160,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,045.01x = 47,362,843,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,843,202.49/214,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,275.16

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