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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,812.74, 315,411.56 and 160,638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,812.74, 315,411.56 and 160,638.46 is: 221,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,812.74 : 315,411.56 = 160,638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,812.74/315,411.56 = 160,638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,812.74x = 315,411.56 × 160,638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,812.74x = 50,667,227,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,667,227,264.60/228,812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,435.34

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