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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,351.06, 390,936.60 and 160,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,351.06, 390,936.60 and 160,823.44 is: 221,886.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,351.06 : 390,936.60 = 160,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,351.06/390,936.60 = 160,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,351.06x = 390,936.60 × 160,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,351.06x = 62,871,768,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,871,768,833.90/283,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,886.48

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