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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,237.40, 328,856.10 and 160,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,237.40, 328,856.10 and 160,188.40 is: 240,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,237.40 : 328,856.10 = 160,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,237.40/328,856.10 = 160,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,237.40x = 328,856.10 × 160,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,237.40x = 52,678,932,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,678,932,489.24/219,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,282.60

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