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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,160.06, 390,672.93 and 160,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,160.06, 390,672.93 and 160,632.24 is: 221,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,160.06 : 390,672.93 = 160,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,160.06/390,672.93 = 160,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,160.06x = 390,672.93 × 160,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,160.06x = 62,754,667,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754,667,853.26/283,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,622.60

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