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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,488.13, 391,146.38 and 160,953.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,488.13, 391,146.38 and 160,953.86 is: 222,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,488.13 : 391,146.38 = 160,953.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,488.13/391,146.38 = 160,953.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,488.13x = 391,146.38 × 160,953.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,488.13x = 62,956,518,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,956,518,132.68/283,488.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,078.15

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