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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,169.10, 390,685.32 and 160,641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,169.10, 390,685.32 and 160,641.30 is: 221,635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,169.10 : 390,685.32 = 160,641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,169.10/390,685.32 = 160,641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,169.10x = 390,685.32 × 160,641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,169.10x = 62,760,197,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,760,197,695.72/283,169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,635.05

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