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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,493.48, 295,432.79 and 159,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,493.48, 295,432.79 and 159,870.60 is: 220,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,493.48 : 295,432.79 = 159,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,493.48/295,432.79 = 159,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,493.48x = 295,432.79 × 159,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,493.48x = 47,231,016,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231,016,597.62/214,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,197.92

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