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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,219.40, 328,829.10 and 160,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,219.40, 328,829.10 and 160,170.40 is: 240,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,219.40 : 328,829.10 = 160,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,219.40/328,829.10 = 160,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,219.40x = 328,829.10 × 160,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,219.40x = 52,668,688,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,668,688,478.64/219,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,255.60

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