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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,427.90, 325,834.65 and 160,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,427.90, 325,834.65 and 160,826.30 is: 241,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,427.90 : 325,834.65 = 160,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,427.90/325,834.65 = 160,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,427.90x = 325,834.65 × 160,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,427.90x = 52,402,781,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,781,171.30/217,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,012.22

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