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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,045.15, 295,580.86 and 160,236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,045.15, 295,580.86 and 160,236.74 is: 221,275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,045.15 : 295,580.86 = 160,236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,045.15/295,580.86 = 160,236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,045.15x = 295,580.86 × 160,236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,045.15x = 47,362,914,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362,914,392.15/214,045.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,275.35

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