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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,229.40, 328,844.10 and 160,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,229.40, 328,844.10 and 160,180.40 is: 240,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,229.40 : 328,844.10 = 160,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,229.40/328,844.10 = 160,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,229.40x = 328,844.10 × 160,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,229.40x = 52,674,379,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,379,475.64/219,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,270.60

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