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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,852.80, 430,279.20 and 160,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,852.80, 430,279.20 and 160,363.20 is: 240,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,852.80 : 430,279.20 = 160,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,852.80/430,279.20 = 160,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,852.80x = 430,279.20 × 160,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,852.80x = 69,000,949,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,000,949,405.44/286,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,544.80

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