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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,589.94, 465,552.72 and 160,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,589.94, 465,552.72 and 160,679.28 is: 240,847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,589.94 : 465,552.72 = 160,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,589.94/465,552.72 = 160,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,589.94x = 465,552.72 × 160,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,589.94x = 74,804,675,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,804,675,851.64/310,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,847.07

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