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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,978.32, 314,446.91 and 160,010.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,978.32, 314,446.91 and 160,010.46 is: 220,699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,978.32 : 314,446.91 = 160,010.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,978.32/314,446.91 = 160,010.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,978.32x = 314,446.91 × 160,010.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,978.32x = 50,314,794,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,314,794,714.68/227,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,699.91

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