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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,078.40, 429,117.60 and 160,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,078.40, 429,117.60 and 160,107.20 is: 240,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,078.40 : 429,117.60 = 160,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,078.40/429,117.60 = 160,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,078.40x = 429,117.60 × 160,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,078.40x = 68,704,817,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,704,817,406.72/286,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,160.80

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