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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,359.38, 396,568.25 and 160,034.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,359.38, 396,568.25 and 160,034.97 is: 220,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,359.38 : 396,568.25 = 160,034.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,359.38/396,568.25 = 160,034.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,359.38x = 396,568.25 × 160,034.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,359.38x = 63,464,789,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464,789,278.79/287,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,855.12

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