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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,979.32, 314,448.29 and 160,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,979.32, 314,448.29 and 160,011.46 is: 220,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,979.32 : 314,448.29 = 160,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,979.32/314,448.29 = 160,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,979.32x = 314,448.29 × 160,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,979.32x = 50,315,329,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,315,329,977.40/227,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,701.29

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