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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,502.63, 311,000.51 and 160,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,502.63, 311,000.51 and 160,848.69 is: 221,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,502.63 : 311,000.51 = 160,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,502.63/311,000.51 = 160,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,502.63x = 311,000.51 × 160,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,502.63x = 50,024,023,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024,023,858.70/225,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,833.44

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