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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,377.24, 396,592.82 and 160,052.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,377.24, 396,592.82 and 160,052.83 is: 220,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,377.24 : 396,592.82 = 160,052.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,377.24/396,592.82 = 160,052.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,377.24x = 396,592.82 × 160,052.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,377.24x = 63,475,803,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,475,803,494.36/287,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,879.72

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