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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,356.88, 396,513.48 and 160,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,356.88, 396,513.48 and 160,007.12 is: 220,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,356.88 : 396,513.48 = 160,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,356.88/396,513.48 = 160,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,356.88x = 396,513.48 × 160,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,356.88x = 63,444,979,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444,979,975.98/287,356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,788.10

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