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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,046.08, 295,582.16 and 160,237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,046.08, 295,582.16 and 160,237.68 is: 221,276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,046.08 : 295,582.16 = 160,237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,046.08/295,582.16 = 160,237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,046.08x = 295,582.16 × 160,237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,046.08x = 47,363,399,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,399,567.79/214,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,276.65

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