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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,689.98, 465,032.58 and 160,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,689.98, 465,032.58 and 160,723.76 is: 240,567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,689.98 : 465,032.58 = 160,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,689.98/465,032.58 = 160,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,689.98x = 465,032.58 × 160,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,689.98x = 74,741,784,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,741,784,780.10/310,689.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,567.09

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