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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,367.03, 390,947.58 and 160,844.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,367.03, 390,947.58 and 160,844.81 is: 221,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,367.03 : 390,947.58 = 160,844.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,367.03/390,947.58 = 160,844.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,367.03x = 390,947.58 × 160,844.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,367.03x = 62,881,887,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,881,887,270.32/283,367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,909.69

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