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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,214.40, 328,821.60 and 160,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,214.40, 328,821.60 and 160,165.40 is: 240,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,214.40 : 328,821.60 = 160,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,214.40/328,821.60 = 160,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,214.40x = 328,821.60 × 160,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,214.40x = 52,665,843,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,665,843,092.64/219,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,248.10

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