Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,077.16, 325,222 and 160,291.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 217,077.16, 325,222 and 160,291.64 is: 240,146.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,077.16 : 325,222 = 160,291.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,077.16/325,222 = 160,291.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,077.16x = 325,222 × 160,291.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,077.16x = 52,130,367,744.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,130,367,744.08/217,077.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,146.72
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