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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,277.40, 428,223.30 and 160,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,277.40, 428,223.30 and 160,861.40 is: 241,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,277.40 : 428,223.30 = 160,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,277.40/428,223.30 = 160,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,277.40x = 428,223.30 × 160,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,277.40x = 68,884,599,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,884,599,550.62/285,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,465.32

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