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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,805.84, 329,196.03 and 160,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,805.84, 329,196.03 and 160,494.40 is: 240,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,805.84 : 329,196.03 = 160,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,805.84/329,196.03 = 160,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,805.84x = 329,196.03 × 160,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,805.84x = 52,834,119,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834,119,317.23/219,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,367.22

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