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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,979.82, 314,448.98 and 160,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,979.82, 314,448.98 and 160,011.96 is: 220,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,979.82 : 314,448.98 = 160,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,979.82/314,448.98 = 160,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,979.82x = 314,448.98 × 160,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,979.82x = 50,315,597,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,315,597,609.80/227,979.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,701.98

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