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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,287.66, 465,194.69 and 160,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,287.66, 465,194.69 and 160,432.28 is: 240,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,287.66 : 465,194.69 = 160,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,287.66/465,194.69 = 160,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,287.66x = 465,194.69 × 160,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,287.66x = 74,632,244,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,632,244,760.59/310,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,525.99

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