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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,846.48, 465,267.12 and 160,880.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,846.48, 465,267.12 and 160,880.48 is: 240,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,846.48 : 465,267.12 = 160,880.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,846.48/465,267.12 = 160,880.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,846.48x = 465,267.12 × 160,880.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,846.48x = 74,852,397,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,852,397,593.82/310,846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,801.82

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