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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,630.79, 228,712.56 and 160,274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,630.79, 228,712.56 and 160,274.86 is: 221,316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,630.79 : 228,712.56 = 160,274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,630.79/228,712.56 = 160,274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,630.79x = 228,712.56 × 160,274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,630.79x = 36,656,873,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,656,873,534.24/165,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,316.78

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