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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,209.40, 328,814.10 and 160,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,209.40, 328,814.10 and 160,160.40 is: 240,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,209.40 : 328,814.10 = 160,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,209.40/328,814.10 = 160,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,209.40x = 328,814.10 × 160,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,209.40x = 52,662,997,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662,997,781.64/219,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,240.60

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