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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,361.63, 396,571.35 and 160,037.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,361.63, 396,571.35 and 160,037.22 is: 220,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,361.63 : 396,571.35 = 160,037.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,361.63/396,571.35 = 160,037.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,361.63x = 396,571.35 × 160,037.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,361.63x = 63,466,176,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,466,176,385.65/287,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,858.21

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