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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,361.28, 295,826.40 and 160,551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,361.28, 295,826.40 and 160,551.36 is: 221,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,361.28 : 295,826.40 = 160,551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,361.28/295,826.40 = 160,551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,361.28x = 295,826.40 × 160,551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,361.28x = 47,495,330,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495,330,843.90/214,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,566.74

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