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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,301.02, 430,652.04 and 160,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,301.02, 430,652.04 and 160,755.72 is: 240,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,301.02 : 430,652.04 = 160,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,301.02/430,652.04 = 160,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,301.02x = 430,652.04 × 160,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,301.02x = 69,229,778,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,229,778,759.67/287,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,966.01

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