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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,788.48, 465,180.12 and 160,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,788.48, 465,180.12 and 160,822.44 is: 240,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,788.48 : 465,180.12 = 160,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,788.48/465,180.12 = 160,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,788.48x = 465,180.12 × 160,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,788.48x = 74,811,401,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,811,401,937.89/310,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,714.85

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