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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,046.10, 295,582.17 and 160,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,046.10, 295,582.17 and 160,237.70 is: 221,276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,046.10 : 295,582.17 = 160,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,046.10/295,582.17 = 160,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,046.10x = 295,582.17 × 160,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,046.10x = 47,363,407,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363,407,081.81/214,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,276.66

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