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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,051.24, 310,464.99 and 160,534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,051.24, 310,464.99 and 160,534.74 is: 221,462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,051.24 : 310,464.99 = 160,534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,051.24/310,464.99 = 160,534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,051.24x = 310,464.99 × 160,534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,051.24x = 49,840,416,448.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840,416,448.75/225,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,462.53

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