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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,256.64, 302,321.94 and 161,978.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,256.64, 302,321.94 and 161,978.84 is: 223,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,256.64 : 302,321.94 = 161,978.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,256.64/302,321.94 = 161,978.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,256.64x = 302,321.94 × 161,978.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,256.64x = 48,969,757,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969,757,147.75/219,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,344.47

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