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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,162.07, 390,675.69 and 160,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,162.07, 390,675.69 and 160,634.25 is: 221,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,162.07 : 390,675.69 = 160,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,162.07/390,675.69 = 160,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,162.07x = 390,675.69 × 160,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,162.07x = 62,755,896,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,755,896,456.38/283,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,625.36

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