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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,216.57, 301,287.13 and 160,862.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,216.57, 301,287.13 and 160,862.49 is: 222,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,216.57 : 301,287.13 = 160,862.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,216.57/301,287.13 = 160,862.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,216.57x = 301,287.13 × 160,862.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,216.57x = 48,465,797,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,465,797,534.60/218,216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,099.53

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