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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,570.94, 465,524.22 and 160,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,570.94, 465,524.22 and 160,660.28 is: 240,818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,570.94 : 465,524.22 = 160,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,570.94/465,524.22 = 160,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,570.94x = 465,524.22 × 160,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,570.94x = 74,791,251,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,791,251,531.98/310,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,818.58

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