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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,215.40, 328,823.10 and 160,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,215.40, 328,823.10 and 160,166.40 is: 240,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,215.40 : 328,823.10 = 160,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,215.40/328,823.10 = 160,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,215.40x = 328,823.10 × 160,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,215.40x = 52,666,412,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,666,412,163.84/219,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,249.60

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