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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,347.36, 396,510.97 and 160,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,347.36, 396,510.97 and 160,034.80 is: 220,832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,347.36 : 396,510.97 = 160,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,347.36/396,510.97 = 160,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,347.36x = 396,510.97 × 160,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,347.36x = 63,455,550,999.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,455,550,999.03/287,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,832.21

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