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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,901.60, 325,006.80 and 160,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,901.60, 325,006.80 and 160,914.40 is: 241,115.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,901.60 : 325,006.80 = 160,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,901.60/325,006.80 = 160,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,901.60x = 325,006.80 × 160,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,901.60x = 52,298,274,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,298,274,217.92/216,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,115.21

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