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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,588.94, 465,551.22 and 160,678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,588.94, 465,551.22 and 160,678.28 is: 240,845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,588.94 : 465,551.22 = 160,678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,588.94/465,551.22 = 160,678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,588.94x = 465,551.22 × 160,678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,588.94x = 74,803,969,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,803,969,281.50/310,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,845.57

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