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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,884.37, 390,284.87 and 160,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,884.37, 390,284.87 and 160,363.60 is: 221,247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,884.37 : 390,284.87 = 160,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,884.37/390,284.87 = 160,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,884.37x = 390,284.87 × 160,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,884.37x = 62,587,486,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587,486,778.73/282,884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,247.60

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