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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,366.70, 390,943.33 and 160,788.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,366.70, 390,943.33 and 160,788.09 is: 221,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,366.70 : 390,943.33 = 160,788.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,366.70/390,943.33 = 160,788.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,366.70x = 390,943.33 × 160,788.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,366.70x = 62,859,030,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,859,030,926.97/283,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,829.28

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