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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,656,003.20, 321,984,004.80 and 160,908,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,656,003.20, 321,984,004.80 and 160,908,291.20 is: 241,362,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,656,003.20 : 321,984,004.80 = 160,908,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,656,003.20/321,984,004.80 = 160,908,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,656,003.20x = 321,984,004.80 × 160,908,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,656,003.20x = 51,809,896,006,100,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,809,896,006,100,592/214,656,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,362,436.80

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