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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,161.54, 390,674.97 and 160,633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,161.54, 390,674.97 and 160,633.80 is: 221,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,161.54 : 390,674.97 = 160,633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,161.54/390,674.97 = 160,633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,161.54x = 390,674.97 × 160,633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,161.54x = 62,755,604,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,604,995.99/283,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,624.75

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