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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,673.08, 315,678.54 and 160,748.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,673.08, 315,678.54 and 160,748.28 is: 221,909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,673.08 : 315,678.54 = 160,748.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,673.08/315,678.54 = 160,748.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,673.08x = 315,678.54 × 160,748.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,673.08x = 50,744,782,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,744,782,337.91/228,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,909.73

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