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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,346.98, 396,510.44 and 160,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,346.98, 396,510.44 and 160,034.42 is: 220,831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,346.98 : 396,510.44 = 160,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,346.98/396,510.44 = 160,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,346.98x = 396,510.44 × 160,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,346.98x = 63,455,318,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,455,318,289.34/287,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,831.69

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