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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,096.84, 390,670.68 and 160,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,096.84, 390,670.68 and 160,611.86 is: 221,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,096.84 : 390,670.68 = 160,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,096.84/390,670.68 = 160,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,096.84x = 390,670.68 × 160,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,096.84x = 62,746,344,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,746,344,562.26/283,096.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,642.69

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