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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,912.19, 323,228.58 and 160,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,912.19, 323,228.58 and 160,003.26 is: 239,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,912.19 : 323,228.58 = 160,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,912.19/323,228.58 = 160,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,912.19x = 323,228.58 × 160,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,912.19x = 51,717,626,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,717,626,525.17/215,912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,530.83

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