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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,977.15, 314,445.30 and 160,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,977.15, 314,445.30 and 160,009.29 is: 220,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,977.15 : 314,445.30 = 160,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,977.15/314,445.30 = 160,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,977.15x = 314,445.30 × 160,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,977.15x = 50,314,168,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,314,168,017.67/227,977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,698.30

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