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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,359.84, 396,568.88 and 160,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,359.84, 396,568.88 and 160,035.44 is: 220,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,359.84 : 396,568.88 = 160,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,359.84/396,568.88 = 160,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,359.84x = 396,568.88 × 160,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,359.84x = 63,465,073,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,465,073,918.42/287,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,855.75

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