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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,347.73, 396,511.48 and 160,035.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,347.73, 396,511.48 and 160,035.17 is: 220,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,347.73 : 396,511.48 = 160,035.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,347.73/396,511.48 = 160,035.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,347.73x = 396,511.48 × 160,035.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,347.73x = 63,455,782,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,455,782,108.75/287,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,832.72

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