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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,053.24, 310,467.75 and 160,536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,053.24, 310,467.75 and 160,536.74 is: 221,465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,053.24 : 310,467.75 = 160,536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,053.24/310,467.75 = 160,536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,053.24x = 310,467.75 × 160,536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,053.24x = 49,841,480,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,841,480,460.14/225,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,465.29

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