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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,229.76, 325,423.20 and 160,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,229.76, 325,423.20 and 160,200 is: 239,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,229.76 : 325,423.20 = 160,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,229.76/325,423.20 = 160,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,229.76x = 325,423.20 × 160,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,229.76x = 52,132,796,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132,796,640/217,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,989.20

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