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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,345.98, 396,509.07 and 160,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,345.98, 396,509.07 and 160,033.42 is: 220,830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,345.98 : 396,509.07 = 160,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,345.98/396,509.07 = 160,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,345.98x = 396,509.07 × 160,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,345.98x = 63,454,702,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,702,533.12/287,345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,830.31

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