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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,803.76, 393,028.16 and 160,614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,803.76, 393,028.16 and 160,614.86 is: 221,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,803.76 : 393,028.16 = 160,614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,803.76/393,028.16 = 160,614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,803.76x = 393,028.16 × 160,614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,803.76x = 63,126,160,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,126,160,126.24/284,803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,647.91

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