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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,993.14, 314,467.34 and 160,025.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,993.14, 314,467.34 and 160,025.28 is: 220,720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,993.14 : 314,467.34 = 160,025.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,993.14/314,467.34 = 160,025.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,993.14x = 314,467.34 × 160,025.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,993.14x = 50,322,724,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322,724,134.36/227,993.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,720.34

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