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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,603, 465,572.16 and 160,692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,603, 465,572.16 and 160,692.28 is: 240,866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,603 : 465,572.16 = 160,692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,603/465,572.16 = 160,692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,603x = 465,572.16 × 160,692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,603x = 74,813,851,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,813,851,894.92/310,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,866.48

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