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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,913.19, 323,230.08 and 160,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,913.19, 323,230.08 and 160,004.26 is: 239,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,913.19 : 323,230.08 = 160,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,913.19/323,230.08 = 160,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,913.19x = 323,230.08 × 160,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,913.19x = 51,718,189,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,718,189,760.14/215,913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,532.33

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