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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,052.24, 310,466.37 and 160,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,052.24, 310,466.37 and 160,535.74 is: 221,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,052.24 : 310,466.37 = 160,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,052.24/310,466.37 = 160,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,052.24x = 310,466.37 × 160,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,052.24x = 49,840,948,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,840,948,453.06/225,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,463.91

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