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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,313.20, 322,969.80 and 160,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,313.20, 322,969.80 and 160,017.20 is: 240,025.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,313.20 : 322,969.80 = 160,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,313.20/322,969.80 = 160,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,313.20x = 322,969.80 × 160,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,313.20x = 51,680,723,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680,723,080.56/215,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,025.80

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