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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,301.40, 428,259.30 and 160,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,301.40, 428,259.30 and 160,885.40 is: 241,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,301.40 : 428,259.30 = 160,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,301.40/428,259.30 = 160,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,301.40x = 428,259.30 × 160,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,301.40x = 68,900,668,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,900,668,784.22/285,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,501.33

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