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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,058.11, 325,193.50 and 160,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,058.11, 325,193.50 and 160,272.66 is: 240,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,058.11 : 325,193.50 = 160,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,058.11/325,193.50 = 160,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,058.11x = 325,193.50 × 160,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,058.11x = 52,119,627,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,627,259.71/217,058.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,118.31

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