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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,007.60, 324,011.40 and 160,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,007.60, 324,011.40 and 160,711.60 is: 241,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,007.60 : 324,011.40 = 160,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,007.60/324,011.40 = 160,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,007.60x = 324,011.40 × 160,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,007.60x = 52,072,390,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072,390,512.24/216,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,067.40

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